David, a Human Resource Intern, Was Given an Assignment by His

question 110

Multiple Choice

David, a human resource intern, was given an assignment by his manager. He needed to obtain information from other departments to complete the assignment. But, some departments refused to share information with an intern. David was frustrated because he did not have the power to get the information he needed. In the context of this situation, David's manager made the mistake of

• A) delegating inappropriate tasks to an intern.
• B) assigning responsibility without delegating adequate authority.
• C) "passing the buck" for David's performance.
• D) becoming accountable for David's work.
• E) overestimating David's capabilities.

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Definitions:

Words of Negotiability

Phrases used in financial instruments that indicate the terms under which they can be transferred or assigned to another party.

Negotiation

A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement, where parties involved communicate back and forth to discuss and resolve differences.

Assignment

A transfer of rights or property from one party to another.

Transferee

A transferee is an individual or entity that receives a transfer of property, rights, or interest from another.