Which of the following is considered to be a routine message?
A) Replying to a client that you will not have their project completed on time
B) Requesting an employee to minimize the use of cellphone in office hours
C) Instructing employees on filling out a new form
D) Announcing that next Saturday will be a working day
E) Requesting the team to not apply for any leaves for a month
Answer: C
Explanation: C) When you are writing to convey information, these messages are considered routine if the information will not surprise, disappoint, or anger the audience.
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A question such as, « Are there differences in organizational culture that might be more important than national culture? » should be asked based on which piece of helpful advice to those choosing to proceed with global OD?
a. Conduct a « cultural diagnosis » b. Consider stability c. Consider what interventions might work d. Consider the match between culture and intervention
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B)Title VII doesn't apply to private businesses. C)being a "born-again Christian" is a bona fide occupational qualification. D)it could not reasonably accommodate Mark.
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A. 6,000. B. 9,000. C. 12,000. D. 3,000.