Bob Has Been Promoted to a Supervisory Position from a Sales

question 29

Multiple Choice

Bob has been promoted to a supervisory position from a sales executive and will start working full-fledged in his new position in six months.He is anxious about this new position.In this scenario,Bob should focus on:

• A) handing over all tasks to his subordinates.
• B) preparing for the job.
• C) seeking a better opportunity.
• D) obtaining and using power and authority.

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Definitions:

Information Processing

The methods by which individuals perceive, analyze, manipulate, store, and recall information.

Organizational Grapevines

Informal channels of communication within an organization, through which rumors and unofficial information are often spread.

Formal Communication

The structured flow of information through the officially recognized channels within an organization.

Grapevine Communication

Informal channels of communication within an organization, often based on rumors or gossip.