In Order to Manage Effectively in an Uncertain Environment, Managers

question 62

Multiple Choice

In order to manage effectively in an uncertain environment, managers must recognize that planning is __________.

• A) an ongoing process
• B) not renewable from one planning period to the next
• C) best left to the formal planning department
• D) best done at the beginning of a new year
• E) best postponed until environmental conditions stabilize

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Definitions:

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.

Present Moment

The current point in time, which one can experience and focus on, often emphasized in mindfulness and meditation practices as a way to enhance awareness and reduce stress.

Responsibility

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone, often entailing being accountable for one's actions or decisions.

Nondirective

A therapeutic approach where the counselor does not give advice or directions but helps the client to explore their own feelings and thoughts.