At a major chemical manufacturing company, managers are required to contact the human resources department whenever they are considering firing an underperforming employee. The purpose of this policy is to avoid potential problems that might arise in firing the employee. This type of relationship within an organization is referred to as a(n) _____ relationship.

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Advisory relationships are created when teams with problems call on centralized sources of expert knowledge. For example, staff members in the human resources or legal department advise work teams. The managers are encouraged to contact the human resources department because that department has expert knowledge in dealing with employees.

At a Major Chemical Manufacturing Company, Managers Are Required to Contact