Bill, a recent MBA graduate in the field of accounting, is the finance manager of ABC Company. Bill has a problem with a shadow organisation in his division. One sensible first step in Bill's management strategy might be:

A) assuming his staff are trying to undermine him and act accordingly.
B) promising bonuses only to those employees who agree with him and work with him.
C) seeking to understand and work with the shadow organisation.
D) meeting with his employees to let them know he is the boss.
E) firing the people who are members of the shadow organisation.

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Tatianna Johnson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Seeking to understand and work with the shadow organisation is a constructive approach that addresses the issue without escalating conflict or making assumptions about employees' intentions. It allows for the possibility of integrating the informal group's insights and concerns into the formal management structure, potentially improving overall organizational effectiveness.

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