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uncertainty

21 The level of faced by organizations is determined by the degree of homogeneity and the degree of change in their environments .

first - mover advantage

A ( n ) is any benefit that comes to a firm exploits an opportunity before any other firm does .

conceptual

A manager's ability to think in the abstract is ( n ) skill

established market

A n is a market in which several large firms compete according to relatively well - defined criteria

Theory Y

A person's potential is often underutilized

They are scientific in nature .

What is generally a safe assumption about management theories that are used to build organizations and guide them to their goals ?

Ability to focus efforts in a targeted manner .

What is the advantage of setting business - level strategies ?

planning

When considering the basic management functions , decision making is part of what process ?

marketing

Which field of management typically works with clients and consumers in areas such as new product development , promotion , and distribution ?

historical context of management

Which of the following can be used to provide managers sense of heritage and avoid the mistakes of others ?

Reduce employee absenteeism by 20 percent within the next two years .

Which of the following is an example of an intermediate - range plan ?

goals

Which of the following is used to provide a source of motivation for an organization's employees ?

Ostable and simple

Which type of environment creates the least amount of uncertainty for an organization ?

operational

Which type of goals are set by and for lower - level managers ?

scientific

Which type of management deals with improving the performance of individual employees ?

administrative

Which type of managers tend to be generalists and not associated with any particular functional area ?

diagnostic

Which type of skills enable a manager to visualize the most appropriate response to a situation ?

To ensure they achieve desired results .

Why is it important that a manager continuously monitor ongoing activities tied to a tactical plan ?

Sources of advice regarding management

advisory boards management consultants Onetworking the SBA information technology professionals

writing a business plan

As Darian prepares to start up his new business , he is grappling with the issue of what strategies he will use to obtain his goals and objectives , and the appropriate structure for the business Which of the strategic challenges facing small firms is he currently addressing ?

introduction

As the plant manager , Eli is concerned with having enough employees to meet production needs and managing cash flow for a specific product . Which stage of the product life cycle is Eli likely managing ?

management science

Aviva has mathematical models that she relies on at the start of each new project to determine how to allocate the resources within her department . Aviva is making use of

reluctance to establish goals

Dorothy Thompson heads the research and development laboratory at a small chemical company . Because she is not a chemist , she feels uneasy setting goals for the research chemists , so she asks them to set their own goals . Thompson's area suffers from which of the following barriers to goal setting and planning ?

policy

ETS runs a math , science , and technology competition each year for high school students . If plagiarism is suspected , ETS uses a_____ which specifies ETS's general response to the situation .

corporate - level

GE competes in industries ranging from medical devices , to financial services , to turbine engines . GE's mixed strategy is an example of strategy .

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Google is a highly successful search engine site . It maintained that expertise and tried to expand app development to maintain its current business while innovating in new markets . It used a ( n ) strategy .

organizational weakness

If an organization has higher prices for a similar good or service , the prices are considered to be an organizational

to quickly expand a new business easily

In what way can a new start - up use e - commerce to do business ?

retail

Johnson recently launched a new electronics store that sells smartphones , laptops , and mobile accessories from companies like Apple , Samsung , Sony , and Philips . The store operates in the industry .

a member of the board of directors

Jolanta was elected by stockholders to oversee a company's management . While she provides general oversite , she does get involved with the daily activities of the company . Which part of a company's internal environment is Jolanta ?

finance

Mortgage companies , and pawnshops operate in the industry

areas in the environment that may generate higher performance

Organizational opportunities are

new entrants

Ozlem's firm is highly specialized and the cost of entry in to the market runs in the millions , and as a result , there are only three other firms that do what her company does . However , these products sell well , and parts needed to produce them are plentiful What competitive force is Ozlem least likely to worry about ?

Theory X

People prefer to be directed and to avoid responsibility .

technological

Point - of - sales terminals are used at the checkout counters of most retail stores , and allow retailers to know what is selling , to see what needs to be reordered , and to better satisfy customers while not over investing in inventory Point - of sales terminals have greatly influenced how retailers interact with the dimension of the general environment .

resistance to change

Question While Tupperware wanted to increase its sales , its consultants were reluctant to support any change that could reduce their commissions . This is an example of which of the following barriers to goal setting and planning ?

Ⓒimproved quality of the workforce

Ramkumar's organization has made considerable efforts in increasing the diversity and multiculturalism at his organization . As a manager what might Ramkumar notice as a result of this increase in his organization ?

operational plan

Tariq knows the production levels he wants to achieve this week and for the next three months . What does Tariq need to use when he determines the schedules of his employees ?

political legal

The Dodd - Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is legislation that creates more regulation of the finance markets . This is an example of the dimension .

Council of Smaller Enterprises of Cleveland

The boasts a total membership of more than 14,000 small - business owners , the largest number in the country . It offers its members networking possibilities and educational programs and services tailored to their needs .

globalization of

The businesses has presented challenges for mangers behavioral processes that affect the work force .

resource - based

The fact that managers use four classes of inputs to perform organizational processes suggests that management is best understood from which perspective ?

disadvantage of franchising agreements

The franchisee loses some independence in running the venture .

advantage of a franchising agreement

The franchiser can grow rapidly from franchising agreements .

subjective assessment

What is a potential downfall when using a SWOT analysis ?

two branches of quantitative management

management science and operations management

interest rates

part of an organization's general environment

Hewlett Packard contemplated selling its PC division , eliminating one of the markets it competes in. this is an example of change in

scope

Concern for the worker will lead satisfaction , which will then lead to increased output .

the thinking that emerged from the human relations movement