The Findings of a Recent Company Survey at Rader Industries

question 40

Multiple Choice

The findings of a recent company survey at Rader Industries showed that employees are experiencing high levels of work stress. To offset this, a manager suggests instituting a leave policy whereby employees must go on a mandatory vacation for 7 days in the year.
-Under which of the following conditions, if true, would the manager's suggestion most likely be accepted?

• A) The company recently acquired a new client and work volumes are expected to increase.
• B) The company halted its hiring plans for the year in order to focus on developing talent in-house.
• C) The company allows employees to encash their unused leave at the end of every year.
• D) The company promotes work-life balance, by offering employees flexible working arrangements.
• E) The company has a "use it or lose it" policy whereby unused leave lapses at the end of every year.

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Definitions:

Customer Feelings

The emotions and perceptions experienced by customers during or after interacting with a company's products or services.

Managerial Activities

Tasks or operations that involve planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within an organization.

Reflective Planning

A strategic process that involves thoughtful consideration, self-assessment, and revision of plans based on past experiences and future projections.

Normative Decision Model

A framework suggesting that leaders choose how much to involve subordinates in the decision-making process based on situational variables and effectiveness.