Edward Lewis,CEO of Essence Communications,strolls around the organization and starts spontaneous conversations with employees and others with the company.He says it allows him to keep his finger on the pulse of the organization.Lewis engages in
A) management by objective.
B) formal grapevine management.
C) management by exception.
D) management by wandering around.
E) participative management.

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Edward Lewis engages in management by wandering around (MBWA), which involves informal and spontaneous conversations with employees and others in the organization. This allows him to keep his finger on the pulse of the organization and stay informed about what is happening. MBWA is a type of participative management, as it involves engaging with others and seeking input and feedback.

Edward Lewis,CEO of Essence Communications,strolls Around the Organization and Starts