Steve Karl,a General Manager at Bleaker Inc

question 111

Multiple Choice

Steve Karl,a general manager at Bleaker Inc.,believes that succession planning helps create a sense of motivation in high-potential employees who are also very ambitious.His management colleague,Darrell,feels that succession planning would create fewer opportunities for low-potential employees who would also some day like to hold higher positions in the organization.Which of the following statements supports Steve's belief?

• A) Succession planning alone can help create a sense of motivation in employees.
• B) Darrell feels that succession planning can create conflict among employees.
• C) Succession planning helps provide special training and knowledge to potential high performers.
• D) Succession planning may create personal bias in employees who fail to see talent in others.
• E) Succession planning is just one of the many ways to identify eligible employees in the organization.

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