Ashley Experienced Frustration with Her New Job at Walnut Securities

question 208

Multiple Choice

Ashley experienced frustration with her new job at Walnut Securities, until she befriended a secretary from another department. Over lunch in the cafeteria, her new friend shared with Ashley the way things really work at Walnut Securities. Ashley quickly learned that:

• A) what she learned in her business classes didn't really help her in the real world.
• B) an unofficial informal organization exists that she can utilize to help her do her job.
• C) organizational culture can be negative.
• D) not all businesses have a formal organization.

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Definitions:

Negative Influence

The impact of an individual or group that leads to harmful or undesired outcomes, often affecting others' behaviors or attitudes negatively.

Organization

A structured group of people working together to achieve common goals, often formalized through roles, rules, and processes.

Collaborative Software Systems

Systems designed to enable multiple users to work together on shared tasks or projects, often in real-time and across geographical locations.

Virtual Teams

Virtual teams are groups of individuals who work together from different geographic locations, relying on electronic communication to collaborate on projects.