Even though she is a relatively junior manufacturing supervisor, Angela has been assigned to a plant-wide committee on quality control. Angela is concerned that she will be unable to do her regular job as well as take part in extra committee meetings and assignments. She is concerned that this committee will be a "time sink" and a waste. Which of the following statements is most likely to reflect her boss's motivation for giving her this assignment?
A)to move Angela horizontally so that she does not become bored with her work because vertical promotions have become scarce
B)to allow Angela to learn the intellectual and theoretical components of her future job assignment
C)to broaden Angela's exposure to whole-plant operations, processes, and personalities, and help her career prospects
D)to get Angela out of the department without firing her because she is not performing well

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Angela's boss most likely assigned her to the plant-wide committee on quality control to broaden her exposure to whole-plant operations, processes, and personalities, and help her career prospects. This suggests that her boss sees potential in her and wants to give her opportunities to develop her skills and knowledge beyond her current role. Additionally, being part of a plant-wide committee can provide valuable networking opportunities and help Angela understand how her department fits into the bigger picture of the organization's goals and strategies.

Even Though She Is a Relatively Junior Manufacturing Supervisor, Angela