Which of the Following Is an Example of a Proactive

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a proactive change?

• A)Ciara's staff is unhappy about the long hours they have been working and several of them quit before she knows there is a problem.
• B)Ciara's group sent a product that was nearing its launch date back to the drawing board based on a competitor's superior new offering.
• C)Ciara cannot get permission to hire another person until her group misses several deadlines.
• D)Ciara is constantly "putting out fires," responding to daily crises in her group.
• E)Ciara explores improvements in bonus structures with her staff and begins to implement them despite the fact that her employees are generally content.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income not distributed as dividends but retained by the company for reinvestment or to pay debt.

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company out of its profits to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash.

Systematic View

An approach that involves a structured, methodical analysis of a problem, situation, or system.