Which of the following suggestions will help a manager run an effective meeting?
A)Start the meeting 15 minutes after the scheduled start time to allow people time to socialize.
B)Use the agenda only as a general guideline, be flexible enough to add and subtract items.
C)Make sure that someone is taking minutes.
D)Allow people to contribute as they are comfortable; do not call on people for participation.
E)Schedule the meeting for a longer period of time than needed, just in case additional issues come up for discussion.

Question

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Taking minutes ensures that important points and decisions made during the meeting are recorded and can be referred to later on.

Answer: B
 While it's important to have an agenda, being flexible allows for new topics to be introduced and addressed as needed.

Answer: D
 Allowing people to contribute at their own pace and in their own way creates a more comfortable and open environment.

Therefore, the best choices are C, B, and D.

Which of the Following Suggestions Will Help a Manager Run