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When Will tries to boot up his work​ computer, it loads very slowly. This is a​ ______ that suggests his computer may have a major issue such as a virus. A. symptom B. standard C. principle D. benchmark E. symbol

A. symptom

Information is best defined as​ ________. A. a set of conclusions derived from data analysis This is the correct answer. B. standards used to make objective comparison D. managerial actions intended to improve performance E. factors that enhance organizational communication

A. a set of conclusions derived from data analysis

Raul is a manager who wants to make sure his subordinates know how he will determine whether an objective has been reached. On which guideline for establishing objectives is Raul​ focusing? A. Stating objectives as specifically as possible B. Pinpointing expected results C. Specifying when goals are expected to be achieved D. Relating objectives to specific actions whenever necessary Your answer is not correct. E. Stating objectives clearly and simply

B. Pinpointing expected results

Which term refers to a strategy intended to strengthen or protect the amount of business a strategic business unit is currently​ generating? A. Critical question analysis B. Retrenchment C. Divestiture D. Growth E. Stability

B. Retrenchment

Which tool is designed to identify and analyze forces that determine competitiveness within an​ industry? A. SWOT analysis B. Competitive dynamics C. Five Forces Model D. Pareto analysis E. Scenario analysis

C. Five Forces Model

A manager is concerned with the degree to which the information she has related represents what is actually occurring. This manager is primarily concerned about information​ _______. A. technology B. quantity C. quality D. appropriateness E. timeliness

C. quality

When taking steps to increase​ power, the perception can be created that the employees are dependent on the manager. The strategy is to convey clearly the amount of​ _____ the manager has over organizational​ _____. A. the​ budget, expectations B. ​perceptions, culture Your answer is not correct. C. ​authority, resources D. ​obligations, time constraints E. ​time, scheduling

C. ​authority, resources

Which of the following represents the first step in the strategic management​ process? A. Establishment of organizational direction B. Strategy formulation C. Strategic control D. Environmental analysis E. Strategy implementation

D. Environmental analysis

Which of the following steps in the planning process would include examining the overall economy when forming​ objectives? A. Choosing the best alternative for reaching objectives B. Putting the plans into action C. Developing premises on which to base each alternative D. Stating organizational objectives E. Listing alternative ways of reaching objectives

D. Stating organizational objectives

What step in the management by objectives process involves the manager and the worker checking to see whether the objectives are being​ reached? A. Give rewards B. Create new objectives C. Evaluate performance D. Set worker objectives E. Monitor progress

E. Monitor progress

​________ involves outlining what the different parts of an organization should do in order to be successful at some point one year or less into the future. A. SWOT analysis B. Strategic planning C. Succession planning D. Competitive dynamics E. Tactical planning

E. Tactical planning

Laws such as the Clean Air​ Act, the Affordable Care​ Act, and the Consumer Products Safety Act are considered part of the​ _________ component of the general environment. A. political B. international C. technology D. social E. legal

E. legal

Decisions that relate to ensuring that specific organizational tasks are carried out correctly are called​ _______ decisions. A. strategic planning B. supervisory control C. corrective action control D. quality information E. operational control

E. operational control

Alex is engaging in planning for his company so that the company has less risk and uncertainty. Which organizational planning purpose type does this​ fit? A. profit maximization B. Management by Objectives C. ​law-abiding D. affirmative E. protective

E. protective

During the​ ________ stage of the product life​ cycle, sales are primarily based on the need to replace products. A. maturity B. introduction C. growth D. decline E. saturation

E. saturation