Rita Is the HR Director of a Manufacturing Company

question 7

Multiple Choice

Rita is the HR Director of a manufacturing company. She recently undertook research to identify competitor compensation and incentive plans, information about pending legislative changes, and availability of talent in the labour market for the upcoming strategic planning meeting. Rita was conducting

• A) an employee engagement survey.
• B) an external opportunities/threats study.
• C) environmental scanning.
• D) an external market survey.
• E) an environmental study.

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Definitions:

Distress

A negative psychological state that arises from situations of strain or difficulty, causing anxiety or suffering.

Mental Disorder

A condition involving significant disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, reflecting psychological, biological, or developmental dysfunctions.

Thomas Szasz

A psychiatrist and academic known for his criticisms of psychiatry and the concept of mental illness, advocating for the rights of patients and the reform of psychiatric practices.

Controlling Individuals

Persons who exert undue influence over the behavior and decisions of others, often in manipulative or harmful ways.