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3) What did John Tiernan find about his assignment with Jarvis Porter Group?
A. He thought it unnecessary to close the division down.. The task proved different from what he had been asked to do.
B C. The customer service staff did not co-operate with him
D. Customer service was worse than he had expected.
4) Who needs to be kept informed for the actions of an interim manager to be understood and accepted?
A. The interim manager's colleagues from previous assignments.B. The employees within the interim manager's department.
C. The Chief Executive of the company.
D. The agency representing the interim manager.
5) Why do client companies hire interim managers?
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A. to save money on employing permanent management B. to reduce the cost of hiring permanent managers
to deal with shortages of permanent staff in the company
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D. to cope with short-term issues
6) What reason is given for some companies' resistance to using interim managers?
A. Interim managers may not be concerned about the company's future.
Interim managers can lower the morale of staff.The company has to rely on the agency's choice of interim manager.
D. It is difficult to justify the cost of an interim manager.
7) What is a potential consequence of the growing demand for interim managers?
A. Improved quality and standardization of interim management practices.
Greater flexibility and adaptability in the workforce.
C. The establishment of more agencies, potentially compromising quality.D. Increased competition among agencies, leading to lower prices.
8) What point is made about interim management in the last paragraph?
A. Too few companies are aware of the benefits.B. There is inconsistency in what agencies deliver.
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