Ovsanna Is the Advertising Manager at Her Company

question 26

Multiple Choice

Ovsanna is the advertising manager at her company. She has noticed that Gerard, one of her employees, regularly arrives late to work and doesn't turn work in on time. She has talked to him about it, but he has not made any progress. Ovsanna believes it is time to speak with her superiors about firing Gerard. To do this, she will most likely write a ______ report.

• A) problem-solving
• B) feasibility
• C) progress
• D) routine operational
• E) meeting minutes

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Definitions:

Contingency Approach

A management theory that suggests the best way to manage an organization depends on the specific circumstances of the situation.

Organizational Design

The process of structuring an organization's roles, responsibilities, and resources to achieve its goals efficiently.

Demands of the Situation

The requirements or challenges inherent in a particular context or scenario that influence how one needs to act or respond.

Situational Factors

External influences that affect an individual's behavior or decision-making process, often considered in marketing to understand consumer behavior in different contexts.