Author Question: How can negative situations in an organization affect leadership skills? A) Leaders can provide ... (Read 45 times)

jake · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

How can negative situations in an organization affect leadership skills?

A) Leaders can provide staff the opportunity to practice communication skills.
B) Leaders can use negative situations as opportunities to minimize organizational impact.
C) Leaders can use negative situations to renegotiate with suppliers and vendors.
D) Leaders can use negative situations to reshape or reinvigorate the organization.
E) Leaders can use negative situations to identify encouraging and level headed employees for future leadership positions.

Question 2

When developing a bad news message regarding organizational news, what should be done to minimize long-term financial implications?

A) Be open and transparent.
B) Seek expert advice.
C) Use multiple channels to reach affected audiences.
D) Look for positive angles.
E) Match your approach to the situation.

Dinolord · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Negative situations give you an opportunity to excel as a communicator and as a business leader. Inspirational leaders try to seize such situations as opportunities to reshape or reinvigorate the organization, and they offer encouragement to those around them.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Seek expert advice. Many significant negative announcements have important technical, financial, or legal elements that require the expertise of lawyers, accountants, or other specialists.