Business 274 Chapter 1 Interactives

When Gail sat down with the executive team to talk about the need for downsizing due to severe economic changes, they welcomed her candid input. This shows that Gail is seen as

a credible activist

After Angela threatened to resign, what HR responsibility did Ralph use to diffuse the situation?

provided support and motivation

Which HRM skill would benefit Ralph most in resolving the work-related issues with Angela?

relationship management

Which of the following is not a sustainable practice that you could implement for the NAA?

use heavier-weight newsprint to increase consumption

The NAA should consider which of the following stakeholders in designing sustainable practices?

all of these

Which of the following would have been most helpful to prepare Angela for working in a telecommuting environment as compared to working in the office?

analyzing her work peformance

Gail demonstrates that she is a strategic architect for the company by exhibiting which of the following behaviors?

by being aware of current business trends and how they affect the business

How does Gail demonstrate that she is a business ally?

by understanding the financial issues that impact the company.

How can the NAA empower employees to create a sustainable environment?

empower employees to make their own decisions regarding how they can personally implement sustainable business practices in parts of their job

One recommendation you make to the NAA is hiring more employees who contribute to the intellectual means of producing newspapers (i.e., writers, reporters, editors). These employees are known as

knowledge workers

What advantage is the company experiencing by allowing Angela to telecommute?

less crowding for office space.

Which of the following would be a disadvantage to Angela as a telecommuter?

less interaction with co-workers