In the Context of Managing Lateral Relationships, a Gatekeeper Refers

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the context of managing lateral relationships, a gatekeeper refers to a

• A) team member who perceives that his or her interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another member in the same team.
• B) team leader who empowers team members to share information and participate in decision making.
• C) team member who believes that his or her individual contributions are not important for the team.
• D) team coach who practices supervisory leadership to lead his or her team.
• E) team member who keeps abreast of current developments and provides the team with relevant information.

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Definitions:

Managing Partner

A member of a partnership who has the authority and responsibility for managing the everyday operations of the business.

Partnership Assets

Assets or property owned jointly by partners in a business partnership, used for the business’s operations.

Fiduciary Duty

An obligation to act in the best interest of another party. For instance, a fiduciary duty exists between a trustee and the beneficiaries of the trust.

Competing Business

An enterprise engaged in the same industry or market as another business, striving to achieve superiority in sales, product, and presence.