A manager places a formal letter of reprimand into a subordinate's personal file commenting on the subordinate's unexcused absences from work in case the subordinate decides to sue the organization for defamation of character.This manager is acting according to which management principle?
A)Management by wandering around
B)MBO
C)Groupthink
D)The paper trail
E)Groupware

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The third factor that affects the choice of a communication medium is the need for a paper or electronic trail or some kind of written documentation that a message was sent and received.

A Manager Places a Formal Letter of Reprimand into a Subordinate's