Catherine and Bernice are faculty members at a local college who feel very differently about their academic dean. Catherine believes that he is always engaging in political activity that is not in the best interests of the college. She describes him as a man who passes the buck and who is scheming and arrogant. Bernice believes that the dean is an effective manager.
-Bernice's effective management label for Catherine's phrase "scheming" is probably ________.

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"Scheming" implies devious planning or plotting. Therefore, Bernice's positive perception that the dean is an effective manager can be interpreted as him being skilled at planning ahead, which is a key aspect of effective management.

Catherine and Bernice Are Faculty Members at a Local College