The Primary Use of Assessment Centers Is to Identify

question 66

Multiple Choice

The primary use of assessment centers is to identify:

• A) whether employees have the personality characteristics and skills needed for managerial positions.
• B) the strengths and weaknesses of the organization.
• C) the decision processes and communication styles that inhibit production.
• D) the opportunities and threats of an organization.
• E) the factors that inhibit group performance.

Recognize the impact of organizational structure on management and employee behavior.

Identify how environmental uncertainty influences organizational structure.

Define and differentiate between span of control, delegation, and decentralization in organizational contexts.

Evaluate the trends in organizational design towards more adaptive and flat structures.

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Definitions:

Misrepresentations

False statements or lies that can affect the terms of a contract or agreement, and may lead to legal action if they cause harm or damage.

Due Diligence Inquiry

A comprehensive appraisal of a business or person prior to signing a contract, especially to evaluate its assets and liabilities and assess its commercial potential.

SEC Filing

Documents that publicly traded companies are required to submit to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, providing financial and other significant information.

Attorney-Client Privilege

A legal principle that protects communications between a client and their attorney from being disclosed without the client's permission.