Abby Is a Manager in a Toy Store

question 17

Multiple Choice

Abby is a manager in a toy store. She is screening and evaluating resumes for a sales associate position in her store. She is very concerned whether the new sales associate will have the appropriate skills for the job and how to motivate them once they are hired. The primary management function indicated is

• A) planning.
• B) organizing.
• C) leading.
• D) controlling.
• E) delegating.

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