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Question $87$Select one:

$a.$

Collectivism

$b.$

Individualism

$c.$

Power distance

$d.$

Uncertainty avoidance

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Instead $of$ using hierarchical and segmented salary systems, many companies are now moving $to$ broadband systems, where the range $of$ pay $is$ large and covers a wide variety $of$ jobs.

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Which $of$ the following best describes a situation where there $is$ a high potential for substitutes?

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$a.$

the unique and highly valued flavor, including the taste and texture, $of$ Godiva chocolates

$b.$

the superior after$-$sales service offered $by$ Toyota $to$ customers $of$ its Lexus brand $of$ automobiles

$c.$

Consumers can choose between soda, water, iced tea and many other options $to$ quench their thirst.

$d.$

Windows software $is$ used $by$ a wide variety $of$ customers, from household users $to$ giant industries.

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Ken Langley $is$ a production supervisor $inan$ automobile manufacturing firm. After evaluating Ken's managerial capabilities, some members $of$ the senior management feel that average productivity would improve $if$ more workers are assigned $to$ him. However, some managers are skeptical about Ken's ability $to$ handle more workers. Which $of$ the following statements, $if$ true, would weaken the argument favoring increased span $of$ control?

Question $90$Select one:

$a.$

Ken has a reputation $of$ handling interpersonal conflicts effectively.

$b.$

Performance reports from the last few years show that teams that were closely monitored had higher productivity.

$c.$

Ken's team consists $of$ highly experienced and skilled labor.

$d.$

Market trends indicate that the demand for automobiles $is$ expected $to$ increase substantially over the next few years.