Karin Does Not Want Her Supervisor to Know That

question 32

Multiple Choice

. Karin does not want her supervisor to know that the employees she is in charge of are not fulfilling their obligations, fearing the information will make her look like a bad manager to her boss. She decides not to tell her supervisor and deal with it on her own. This type of message distortion is

• A) gatekeeping.
• B) general distortion.
• C) withholding.
• D) upward withholding.

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Definitions:

Time Sheets

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Internal Control

A process designed to ensure the reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Overtime Expense

Overtime expense refers to the additional costs incurred by an employer for paying employees at higher rates for working beyond their normal hours.

Product Warranty

A guarantee from the manufacturer or seller that a product will meet certain quality and reliability standards or that defective products will be repaired or replaced.