Which of the Following Actions Can Extinguish Risk Taking and Innovation

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions can extinguish risk taking and innovation?

• A) long tenure in management
• B) encouraging experimentation
• C) rewarding for the absence of failures rather than for the presence of successes
• D) using organic organizational structures
• E) using an organizational structure that scores low on vertical differentiation, formalization, and centralization

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Definitions:

Gout

A form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot, and swollen joint, caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.

Uric Acid

A waste product found in the blood, resulting from the breakdown of purines, which are substances found in many foods and cells of the body; high levels can lead to gout.

Uric Acid

A waste product formed from the breakdown of purines, excreted from the body through urine.

Gout

A type of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream, leading to painful swelling in the joints, especially the big toe.