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Barbara is the lead editor for a small, city newspaper. One of her advertising sales representatives, Mathew, is pulling in a lot of restaurant clients.
 
  Barbara realizes that Mathew is quite knowledgeable about food and speaks quite elegantly while describing different dishes. She has offered Mathew an opportunity to write a weekly restaurant review. Mathew is very happy with his new job role. Which aspect of creating a positive organization is being utilized by Barbara?
  A) rewarding more than punishing
  B) building on organization strengths
  C) emphasizing individual growth
  D) encouraging intense unbridled competition
  E) focusing on outcomes

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If you are careful, you will never get your attitude stepped on.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) A positive organizational culture emphasizes not only organizational effectiveness but also individuals' growth. No organization will get the best from employees who see themselves as mere tools or parts of the organization. Barbara is helping her employee discover new aspects of his abilities and giving him new career opportunities.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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