An Employee Who Is Rude, Unprofessional, and Always Seeking Ways

question 89

Multiple Choice

An employee who is rude, unprofessional, and always seeking ways to intimidate or belittle a coworker is called a(n) :

• A) Problem employee
• B) Workplace bully
• C) Victim
• D) Uncivil employee

Recognize the principles of the contingency approach and its significance in modern management practices.

Explain the concept of open and closed systems and their relevance to organizational structure.

Understand the criticisms of traditional human relations doctrine and how management theories evolve.

Illustrate the importance of viewing organizations as open systems and considering the external environment in management.

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