The CEO of a Large Company Asks the Sales Manager

question 40

Multiple Choice

The CEO of a large company asks the sales manager to report the sales figures of the previous quarter. The manager immediately sends her the list of products sold in the previous quarter. These details do not qualify as good information because they are ________.

• A)too narrow in scope
• B)too expensive
• C)not timely
• D)not relevant

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Definitions:

Traditional Authority

Authority based in custom, birthright, or divine right.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on the structure of society, the nature of authority, and the role of religion in capitalism.

Typology of Power

A classification of different forms of authority and influence, ranging from coercive to soft power, used to analyze dynamics within societies.

Coercive Power

Power that is backed by the threat of force.