Chapter 9 Candor Case Study
MAN4120
Quiz 5 - Chapter 9
Student Name: Melanie Lopez Date: 9/23/2014
1. What kind of dialogue is involved when communicating with “ Candor”
a. Means being direct, honest, and clear about followers need to do to meet objectives, while also expressing respect for others and not making people feel slighted, controlled, or exploited. Candor is extremely important when dealing with hot topics.
2. Based on the video we saw, why does Jack Welch, for CEO of General Electric believe communicating with candor was so important in the organization?
a. “Be candid with everyone.” – Jack Welch. (BrainyQuote)
b. Jack Welch seems to almost be obsessed by the word candor; he adamantly believes that candor is “the biggest little secret in business.”
Quiz 5 - Chapter 9
Student Name: Melanie Lopez Date: 9/23/2014
1. What kind of dialogue is involved when communicating with “ Candor”
a. Means being direct, honest, and clear about followers need to do to meet objectives, while also expressing respect for others and not making people feel slighted, controlled, or exploited. Candor is extremely important when dealing with hot topics.
2. Based on the video we saw, why does Jack Welch, for CEO of General Electric believe communicating with candor was so important in the organization?
a. “Be candid with everyone.” – Jack Welch. (BrainyQuote)
b. Jack Welch seems to almost be obsessed by the word candor; he adamantly believes that candor is “the biggest little secret in business.”