As mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring have increased in importance, agency theory has become more important in assessing whether Multiple Choice shareholder goals are truly being achieved by managers in the long run. managers are owners of the company and act the same with the same interests. a stock repurchase should be undertaken. managers are actually agents or only employees of the firm.

According to the textbook chapter, “the emotional connection of distinguishing differences and conflict”, which of the following groups of terms describes best the skills/resources that managers need when managing differences in their organization? energy, commitment, tolerance, and appreciation energy, adequate funding, tolerance, and appreciation funding, tolerance, a strong hr department, and tolerance energy, a strong hr department, patience, and strong leadership skills