When a Person at a Lower Level Skips a Level

question 54

Multiple Choice

When a person at a lower level skips a level in the organization chart and consults his or her boss's boss, that person is said to be violating which of the following principles?

• A) chain of order
• B) chain of command
• C) chain of accountability
• D) functional chain

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Definitions:

Supportive Attitudes

Positive and encouraging beliefs or dispositions towards colleagues, management, and organizational practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Constructive Behaviors

Actions taken by individuals that positively contribute to the objectives and well-being of an organization or community.

Collaborative Negotiation

A negotiation method where both parties work together to find a mutually beneficial solution.

Integrative Negotiation

Integrative negotiation focuses on the merits of the issues; the parties involved try to enlarge the available pie rather than stake claims to certain portions of it.