Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Act of Setting

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes the act of setting expectations for others?

• A) Only senior managers ever have to set expectations for their subordinates.
• B) First-time managers are the people who are most comfortable telling others what to do.
• C) Setting expectations is directly tied to your ability to foster interpersonal trust in the workplace.
• D) The way in which you set expectations for others will not affect your credibility.
• E) Stating goodwill in a message for setting expectations conveys weakness.

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