Carrie Is an Organizational Buyer of a Supplier That Provides

Multiple Choice

Carrie is an organizational buyer of a supplier that provides nursery products to Dulko,a large retail store.In a management meeting,she proposes that the company replace their three current suppliers of plastic containers and trays,who have been selling to the company for the past 20 years,with a single supplier who guarantees on-time delivery.Attendees at the meeting are unenthusiastic about Carrie's proposal as they like the traditional suppliers and are unwilling to switch.Carrie,in order to maintain acceptance and keep conflict to a minimum,suggests that they try the plan for three months and revert to the original supplier if it fails to work.What kind of an organizational climate is described in this example?

A) Innovative
B) Liberal
C) Responsive
D) Lethargic