Stephen Is a Manager Who Spends a Considerable Portion of the Day

Multiple Choice

Stephen is a manager who spends a considerable portion of the day reading business magazines and the Wall Street Journal.What is the most legitimate reason for this use of Stephen's time?

A) He is about to be pruned and looking for a job.
B) Managers need to remain alert to changes in the environment of their firm.
C) He is looking for new theories of management to use.
D) He is avoiding conflict with his supervisors and peers.
E) Managers who look like they are working hard raise workers' anxiety.