The publicity department of a book publisher was recently publicly praised in a company-wide meeting for their integral part in making the company's latest bestseller a success. A few days after the company meeting, one of the company's managing editors noticed that it was taking the publicity department longer than normal to get back to her critical request for the an author's schedule on an upcoming publicity tour. The managing editor is upset by this delay because in the past, publicity has always been prompt in their response. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY cause for publicity's delayed response?

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The recent praise might have led to a change in the publicity department's status within the company, potentially causing them to prioritize tasks differently or become overwhelmed with new responsibilities, leading to delays.

The Publicity Department of a Book Publisher Was Recently Publicly