A Company Is Going Through a Rough Period Owing to Faulty

question 31

Multiple Choice

A company is going through a rough period owing to faulty management practices, increased bureaucracy, and a lack of strategic planning in its operations. To overcome this deterioration, there is a move to replace some of its top managers including the CEO. Which of the following types of recruitment strategies would be recommended for hiring a new CEO for the company?

• A) Staffing firm
• B) Internet recruiting
• C) Campus recruitment
• D) Executive search firm
• E) Events

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Definitions:

Cronyism

The practice of favoring one's close friends, especially in political appointments or business, regardless of their qualifications.

Organizational Politics

The behavior in workplaces that involves tactics of power and influence to achieve personal or organizational gain.

Pyramid-shaped Organization

An organizational structure that is characterized by a broad base of lower-level employees and a narrowing chain of command up to the top leadership.

Organizational Politics

Involves the use of power, influence, and strategic maneuvers within an organization to achieve personal or group goals, often at the expense of others or the organization itself.