Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Communities of Practice

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of communities of practice (COPs) ?

• A) Employees are reluctant to participate without an incentive and fear sharing their knowledge with others.
• B) They are not naturally occurring in companies; hence, they have to be forced.
• C) Social interaction is discouraged; hence, learning occurs off the job.
• D) They make it tedious for employees to share best practices, learn from one another, and improve business processes.

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Definitions:

Necessary Cash

The minimum amount of cash required by a company to carry out its day-to-day operations.

Contra Asset Account

An account on a company's balance sheet representing deductions from the gross amount of an asset, such as accumulated depreciation on fixed assets.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An accounting method used to estimate the portion of a company's receivables that may not be collected, reducing the accounts receivable balance accordingly.

Uncollectible Accounts

Uncollectible accounts are receivables that a company deems uncollectable and likely will not be recovered, often written off as a bad debt expense.