Middle Managers Spend Most of Their Time

question 100

Multiple Choice

Middle managers spend most of their time

• A) on the telephone.
• B) in meetings.
• C) implementing plans of top managers.
• D) managing inventory.
• E) supervising production employees.

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Definitions:

Timing

The act of choosing the most appropriate point in time to initiate or execute a specific action or event for the desired outcome.

Coercive Power

The ability to force or compel someone to act in a certain way through threats or punishment.

Threat

A potential cause of harm or adverse effect on someone or something.

Real Power

The actual ability or capacity to influence outcomes, decisions, or actions, often beyond mere formal authority.