Immediate deadlines are matters that (a) take precedence over ...

[schs14]

Immediate deadlines are matters that
 
  (a) take precedence over departmental planning, (b) should command your attention right now despite their limited long-term value to organizational success, (c) constitute the best use of your time right now because they involve the normal expectations of doing business, (d) all the above.

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of organizational reference groups?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[jamesnevil303]

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

 Advantagesthey provide individuals with a sense of belonging and identity.
 Disadvantagesthey can cause we-they attitudes to develop that can foster
competition and a lack of collaboration that hinders productivity and achievement of the overall goals of the organization.

[schs14]

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[anyusername12131]

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