A Manager Describes How to Perform a New Task to a Subordinate;

question 12

Multiple Choice

A manager describes how to perform a new task to a subordinate; the subordinate then repeats the instructions accurately and does the job flawlessly. The manager then follows the same procedure with several other employees, one at a time. This communication process would most likely be characterized as ___.

• A) effective but not efficient communication
• B) efficient but not effective communication
• C) neither effective nor efficient communication
• D) both effective and efficient communication
• E) a typical failure of leadership

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Definitions:

Mutual Interdependence

A situation in oligopoly markets where the actions of one firm significantly affect the outcomes and decisions of other competing firms.

Pricing Strategy

The approach a business takes to setting the price of its products or services, influenced by costs, competition, market demand, and other factors.

Kinked Demand

A market situation where a firm’s demand curve has a distinct bend, reflecting different elasticity above and below the market price.

Highly Concentrated Industry

An industry where a small number of firms hold a large market share, leading to reduced competition.