Emma Rosenstein of Busy Industries Has Just Hired a New

Multiple Choice

Emma Rosenstein of Busy Industries has just hired a new lower-level manager who comes from a conservative organizational culture. Will Slater is cautious, slow to make decisions, and subjects his subordinates to close monitoring. One of his subordinates, Tessa Jones, comes to Emma in frustration, saying, "Whenever I have a suggestion, Will wants to put it through a formal review process. I don't feel like he is willing to listen to new ideas." Emma decides to encourage Will to change his management style to one that better fits the innovative culture of Busy Industries. Of the following, which is the best choice for Emma?

A) Encourage Will to allow his subordinates to participate in the planning and decision-making process.
B) Counsel Will to take a hands-on approach and stay involved in every aspect of his subordinates' actions.
C) Help Will become more extraverted so that he can establish a friendly relationship with each subordinate.
D) Advise Will to establish rites of passage, such as employee training, so that subordinates feel involved.
E) Urge Will to remain cautious in the implementation of new ideas, so that his subordinates' jobs stay secure.