As the Grapevine Is a Source of Information for Employees,supervisors

question 32

Multiple Choice

As the grapevine is a source of information for employees,supervisors should:

• A) use it as the primary way to communicate to their employees.
• B) ensure that they are the primary source of all the information that flows through the grapevine.
• C) expect that employees sometimes have information before they have delivered it.
• D) be careful not to use lateral forms of communication.

Analyze the role of group characteristics (e.g., size, unanimity) on the likelihood of conformity and obedience.

Explain the phenomena of groupthink and how it can impact decision-making within groups.

Understand the interplay between individual and group-level factors in promoting or hindering helping behavior.

Understand the basic principles of utilitarianism and the distinction between act and rule utilitarianism.

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Definitions:

Transit Time

The duration it takes for goods or materials to be transported from one point to another.

Processing Cost

The expenditure associated with the steps taken to convert raw materials into finished products, including labor, equipment, and utility costs.

Transportation Cost

The total expenses incurred in the process of moving goods from one location to another, including freight charges, fuel costs, and maintenance.

Inventory Cost

The total expense incurred in storing and maintaining goods that are kept for sale, including costs related to warehousing, depreciation, obsolescence, and shrinkage.