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General Management Questions and Answers December 10, 2016

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Question 1 8 3 . 5 p t s Which service evaluation criterion stems from the service provider's ability to perform the promised service accurately? Assurance Reliability Empathy Responsiveness
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a ) Draw the AON network using the below information. b ) Determine the estimated duration and variance for all activities. c ) Compute ES , EF , LS , and LF for all activities. d ) Determine the estimated total duration of the project and the critical path. e ) Draw a Gantt chart also. FIRST TABLE IN THE PICTURE f ) Find the crashing cost per
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The key mechanisms in the sell - side marketplace are customized electronic catalogs and reverse auctions. True False
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Representatives from the CDC inspect foodservice operations for compliance with sanitation regulations. True or False True False
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Question 8 1 pts Computers are an example of: quick - build products platform products generic ( market pull ) products complex systems
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TB TF Qu . 0 4 - 1 6 An extranet is a private internet... An extranet is a private internet that is extended to authorized users outside the company, such as suppliers. True or False
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What kind of license must a small nightclub obtain in order to perform all compositions affiliated with a performing rights society? ( p 2 2 5 - 2 2 6 ) a . Synch license b . Mechanical license c . Performance license d . Blanket license e . Recording license
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Marnie falls to deliver any of the frult ples she had contracted to make for Benny's Bakery. If Benny really wanted the ples and felt that Marnle would be able to meet her commitments, he could choose to treat the breach of condition as if it were a breach of warranty. True or False
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QUESTION 7 Members for a team should be selected for their personality, not for their skill and skill potential. True False
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Federal law prohibits employers from hiring certain illegal alien workers. Suppose an employer advertises the availability of a job and receives no response except from Jacob, who cannot prove citizenship of this country and does not possess a required visa. Jacob and his family are destitute. If the employer hires Jacob, this would be an example
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Determine whether Peta, the plaintiff, has a product liability case against the manufacturer for each of the following defects. Support your response. Design. Manufacturing. Failure - to - warn.

Reporting and communication paths within an organization are part of _ _ . Group of answer choices organizational strategy organizational structure directing appropriate resources concept testing selective deference

In communication theory, perception is the process of Multiple Choice putting the meaning of a message into symbols. withholding, ignoring, or distorting information. receiving and interpreting information. sending a message along a communication channel. imagining how the receiver will respond to a message.

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is an affirmative defense to a defamation action. Libel Slander Disparagement Privilege
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q , is the total combined customer lifetime values of all of the company's customers. Customer - perceived value Customer lifetime value Customer equity Share of customer I DON'T KNOWYET
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A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is an agent that ships goods to a foreign location. Group of answer choices marketing manageer freight forwarder goods wrangler quality control manager

What are the overall upsides to this approach for the different consumer goods companies that are employing it ( review the Support for Corporate Social Responsibility section of Chapter 3 starting at the bottom of page 5 3 ) ?
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Three friends ( Mike , Marcus and Mel ) are renting a house for $ 2 1 0 0 per month in Springfield, Mo . They all sign the standard form one year lease. ( They do not sign separate leases. ) Select the TRUE statement - If Mike moves out in the middle of the year: Question 1 options: A ) Marcus and Mel can add two more unrelated roommates without

We continue to closely track the performance market segment, considering its high expected growth rate. We know that demand is created through meeting customer buying criteria, credit terms, awareness ( promotion ) , and accessibility ( product distribution ) . As you look to the performance segment, which product created the most customer demand

What do we mean by the term multinational enterprise ( MNE ) in international business? Why has it increased in importance as a key actor? Explain the term a political system. Why is it of relevance to a MNE? What is meant by the term political risk? What factors would a MNE want to consider to manage political risk? There are various types of

The three challenges to team commitment highlighted here follow the three foundational layers of Patrick Lencioni s Five Dysfunctions of a Team model

In Antioch, Kroger is attempting to assess the potential negative impact from the opening of a Publix within 2 miles. Kroger is assessing its: threats strengths opportunities weaknesses
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increases his estimates to allow for that reduction. Which of the following factors is illustrated in this situation? Multiple Choice Padding estimates Planning horizon Project structure People Organization culture
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What is the legislative impact of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2 0 0 2 ? It effectively waives the constitutional privilege against self - incrimination for those who report corporate misconduct. It provides sweeping legal protection for those who report corporate misconduct. It subjects those who report corporate misconduct to double jeopardy. It

Silis Autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. Because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, Silis's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 4 0 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. However, the
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Multiple Select Question Select all that apply A manager ranking low in conscientiousness would exhibit which two traits? ( Check all that apply. ) Unorganized Self - disciplined Careful Lack of direction Need help? Review these concept resources. Read About the Concept
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Consider the following international transaction scenario: The owners of Sch nheit , an upscale spa and beauty salon in Germany, met the marketers for a new French skincare line called Serein at a recent industry trade event. Serein products are made and distributed in France, and the owners of Sch nheit see an opportunity to become the only

The main disadvantage of the moving average is that Multiple choice question. all individual data elements must be carried as data. it is difficult to calculate. it drops the most current data point. it is time consuming to calculate.

3 5 points The design specifications for the thickness of a component are 5 . 2 c m + - 0 . 9 c m . The process that makes this component produces it with an average thickness of 5 . 2 cm and a standard deviation of 0 . 3 cm . What is the yield rate of this process? 6 8 . 5 % 9 5 . 4 % 9 9 . 7 4 % 1 0 0 %
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Multiple Choice Question In organizations, innovation is generally fostered in large teams in large groups of individuals working alone by creative individuals working alone in small groups or teams Need help? Review these concept resources. Read About the Concept
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case study: Maboneng - Place of light Question: What type of organizational structure would enable Propertuity to manage delivery of all these projects in multiple cities? Justify your choice ( 5 0 marks )

True or False: Project - based and hourly rate are the two most common ways an entrepreneur can calculate pricing for service - based businesses. Question 5 options: True False

Multiple Choice Question In today's diverse workforce, more organizations are realizing that their most important resource is their people investors strong hiring practices training procedures
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According to Tom Peters, a view of change that is consistent with the contemporary business environment is , " If it isn't broken, Select one: a . fix it anyway b . sell it c . it soon will be d . don't change it e . don't fix it
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Fontenot Bros. Farms has collected information regarding cane yield per farming plot. Compute the 3 - period moving average, M A 3 , 5 - period moving average, M A 5 , and exponential smoothing,
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M&D Chemicals produces two products that are sold as raw materials to companies manufacturing bath soaps and laundry detergents. Based on an analysis of current inventory levels and potential demand for the coming month, M&D ' s management specified certain constraints that must be placed on production, time, and cost. M&D ' s objective is to
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McClelland identified power as either good or bad. a . False b . True
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The chain of command within a business is also referred to as the organization's q , hierarchy of authority. diverse horizontal vertical flat The chain of command within a business is also referred to as the organization's q , hierarchy of authority. diverse horizontal vertical flat The chain of command within a business is also referred to as the
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How far does the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) recommend a handwash station be located from food preparation areas? The FDA does not provide an exact recommendation 1 0 feet 1 5 feet 2 5 feet
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Question 1 9 ( 2 points ) Goldfarb attends a Cubs baseball game at Wrigley Field on WIU night. He purchases a ticket, which gives him permission to enter the stadium to the watch the game. On the back of the ticket, it states that the owners of Wrigley Field have the right to revoke the license and remove any person from the premises if they are
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Analyst at Semarak Perfume Sdn . Bhd . company about forecasting monthly demand for inventory from warehouse. The analyst suggests that to consider using exponential smoothing with smoothing constants 0 . 2 and 0 . 3 . The company decides to compare the accuracy of the smoothing constants for the most recent second quarter of the year. Below is
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The advent of the Internet has dramatically changed auto purchasing in that: buyers can check dealers' inventories. manufacturer's invoice prices can be learned. used car values can now be checked.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the top 3 challenges that Adidas faced while working on this project to shorten lead times and support growing demands from e - commerce? Labor shortages of analysts with the proper skills to solve these types of problems Complexity given that the new system affected many suppliers and key systems. Risk of
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Question 3 5 1 pts What strategic framework can managers use to identify a firm's internal resources and capabilities relative to competitors and to determine external forces and factors that could potentially influence future profitability? This framework therefore helps managers prioritize stategic actions. Page 9 SWOT VRIO PESTEL TQM
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Which of the following statements about leadership and management is False? Good leaders are not necessarily good managers, and good managers are not necessarily good leaders Leadership can be separated from management Leadership is the result of action. If you act in a way that inspires, encourages, or engages others, you are a leader. It doesn't
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Race One Motors is an Indonesian car manufacturer. At its largest manufacturing facility, in Jakarta, the company produces subcomponents at a rate of 2 8 5 per day, and it uses these subcomponents at a rate of 1 2 , 2 0 0 per year ( of 2 5 0 working days ) . Holding costs are $ 2 per item per year, and ordering costs are $ 2 9 per order. a ) What
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What is the overall goal of administered pricing? Multiple Choice to increase competition in a market to gain control over a market share to ensure all companies use an ethical pricing model to increase the number of firms in a market to establish prices for an entire market

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement in which one person or party offers to do something, and another person or party accepts that offer. The life cycle of any contract consists of four phases. Which one of the phases is correct? Group of answer choices Contract deviations phase Contract operational phase Contract award phase Contract

The three basic approaches to departmentalization are Select one: a . line, staff, and matrix. b . functional, divisional, and matrix. c . line, staff, and functional. d . divisional, staff, and matrix. e . line, staff, and divisional.

In the 1 9 8 0 s and before, the following two parameters were critical to competitiveness of an organization: a . Cost and innovation b . Quality and manufacturing excellence c . Customer responsiveness and scalability d . Responsiveness and reliability

Which of the following is most essential for determining whether an organization s performance appraisal rating program is reliable? Answers The average number of employees receiving outstanding ratings compared to below average ratings The ratio of incorrect ratings made by each supervisor relative to the number of employees being evaluated The

True or false? The best way to choose the right social media tool is to think about your business goals, then narrow down your choices based on that goal criteria. True False

True or false: The seller's delivery of goods is always subject to the buyer's right to inspect. True False
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Auckland Realty's contract with its mobile phone provider is up for renewal. The business has grown considerably since the contract was last renewed and the director decides to talk with the provider about better pricing and more services, as well as approach alternative mobile phone providers. This is an example of a: Group of answer choices a .

Business Analytics uses statistical, operations research, and management tools to drive business performance. Acquisition of business analytics capabilities can have a significant influence on organisations business processes, their business decisions, and competitive advantage, which consequently impact organisational performance. Discuss what a

What are used to get a sense of customers a company or brand in the marketplace. A . Clusters. B . Ads. C . Positioning studies. D . Strategic marketers.

New Balance survived the influx of cheap Chinese products by offshoring production of low - end products and a . refocusing its U . S . production on high - end, customized footwear. b . selling the high - end running shoe market to Nike. c . abandoning the high - end market. d . moving their headquarters to Shanghai.
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Which of the following was a key worker change that occurred during and after the pandemic? Large numbers of employees quit their jobs. Workers demanded better retirement benefits. Workers showed more organizational citizenship behaviors. Large numbers of employees moved into management positions .

A ( n ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is usually developed by middle managers and defines how activities specified in the strategic plan will be implemented. strategic plan operational plan tactical plan contingency plan

Stakeholders are people and organizations that are actively involved in the project, or whose interests may be vaguely affected by the project True False
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Your testing policies are not meant to discriminate against women, but women pass your tests at significantly lower rates than men. The test you are giving has not been professionally developed...indeed, you thought of random "feats of strength" and not about the particular job at all. Because you do not intend to discriminate against women, or
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Sylvester is widely disliked by his co - workers, although he has a good performance record and has never had any disciplinary actions taken against him. The problems with Sylvester center mainly around his lack of personal hygiene and "unrefined" manners. Sylvester's supervisor just changed Sylvester's job duties to include work he considers
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The outline is intended to be the text of the speech itself, not the framework of speech, built by the strategic organization of main and subpoints. True False
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All of the following are examples of Bargaining Styles, EXCEPT: Group of answer choices Consensus Avoiding Compromising Competing Collaborating

Which of the following has made managing the supply chain easier? a . ERP Software b . Internet communications c . More educated workforce d . More suppliers to work with

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Question 2 1 1 pts Which of these is a managerial challenge related to outsourcing? and service
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GoDaddy.com, an Internet domain registrar and web hosting company, used to develop edgy, over - the - top ads whiere women were scantily clad. In recent years, the company has changed its strategy to focus more on its product offering and ensuring its workplace addresses sexism for women working in tech.
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The q , view of CSR approaches business decisions with the understanding that economic and social progress are interconnected. Select one: a . shared value b . classical c . post - modern d . socio - economic e . ethnocentric
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What is embeddedness in the context of organizational commitment? A . The number of bonds an employee has within the organization. B . The emotional attachment to the organization. C . The level of job satisfaction an employee has. D . An employee's links to the organization and community, sense of fit, and sacrifices required to leave.
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Generally, a labor union may disaffiliate from the mother union to form a local or independent union only during the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ freedom period immediately preceding the expiration of the CBA. Question 5 Answer a . 4 0 - day b . 4 5 - day c . 6 0 - day d . 3 0 - day

Marketing managers should view potential customers as all alike all having the same needs always wanting the meet needs in the same way grouped into segments of similar consumers. different types, but all having the same characteristics.

Percy, age 1 7 , purchased a used mobile home from a mobile home dealer for $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 . This price, however, is twice the reasonable value of that mobile home. One month later, Percy wishes to disaffirm the contract. If the mobile home is considered a necessary item, then: Question 7 Select one: a . Percy must keep the mobile home but is only

The ownership of ideas ( intellectual property ) is an absolutely artificial construct. In the United States, we have gone to great lengths to create laws that allow / enforce the ownership of ideas: patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets . Why have we gone to so much trouble to create these artificial forms of ownership ( what purpose

Watch the video How Trevor Saved $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 and 6 Months; Starting a Scooter business with a validation board ( 1 0 minutes ) . The same video How Trevor Saved $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 and 6 Months; Starting a Scooter business with a validation board is also available on LMS Week 7 & 8 . Answer ALL THREE questions. Do not be concerned about word limits ,

What are the steps you can take to create the most successful intercultural business and make tremendous profits, as well as , taking good care of your employees? remember all the aspects of positive Communication among all cultures and also include the code of conduct Mention the characteristics / qualities that are needed for employees to get

A 3 5 0 - room hotel is projected to run 8 8 . 1 % occupancy ( 9 , 5 5 4 room nights ) during its busiest month ( March , which is peak - season ) with an ADR of $ 2 2 1 . 1 9 generating room revenue of $ 2 , 1 1 3 , 2 1 2 . During the slowest month of the year ( August , which is during the hotel's off - season ) , occupancy is projected at 5 0 .

Describe the third component of strategy ( the third item listed in the strategic management process ) . What is the title for this item and what does this item include?

Product and process breakthroughs are more likely to occur when the organization is dominated by traditional managers. true or false

6 4 q , cost is directly proportional to the volume of activity. a . Fixed b . Variable c . Joint d . Common
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The requirement that some agency agreements need to be reduced to writing is governed by: Group of answer choices the Rule in Shelley's Case the Doctrine of Worthier Title the Equal Dignity Rule the Rule Against Perpetuities

Question 2 ( Marks: 1 0 0 ) Demonstrate your understanding of paradigms, methodologies and research practicalities by considering the impact of using an alternate paradigm to that represented in each of the original articles. You will need to select a different alternate paradigm for each research article, so there are no duplicate paradigms in

In 1 9 2 6 , the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a minor can rescind a contract at any time prior to their 1 8 th birthday and for a reasonable period of time thereafter. If Jonathan, who is 1 7 , takes his neighbor to trial seeking relief from a contract, and the trial court permits Jonathan to rescind in keeping with the 1 9 2 6

Clinton went drinking at a local bar with some friends. While driving home, Clinton swerved into the oncoming lane of traffic and crashed head - on with a vehicle driven by Angela. Angela was killed. Tests following the crash showed that Clinton's blood - alcohol level was double the legal limit for driving. Clinton was charged with involuntary
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Prepare a short report that discusses your evaluation of managers ( Floyd , Fitz, and Shelly ) . For each manager, your discussion should include ( i ) the list of variances for which the manager is most responsible, ( ii ) a discussion of the reason ( s ) that might explain the variance ( i . e . , what decisions did the manager make or what

Good distributive bargainers will: Question 1 3 options: immediately identify the other party's target point. ensure that there is enough room in the bargaining range to make some concessions. accept an offer that is presented as a fait accompli. begin negotiations with the other party with an opening offer close to their own resistance point.

Young entrepreneur Fan Bingbing has launched a business venture in which she uses stories submitted by university students as the basis for comics in a monthly anime - style magazine. Based on market research, Fan estimates that average monthly demand will be 5 0 0 copies. She has decided to model monthly demand as the maximum of 0 and a normal

What techniques should you not consider when making group decisions? What techniques should you not consider when making group decisions? Assigning a devil's advocate, putting yourself in that position Encouraging your team to share ideas and thoughts Having the same type of individuals on the team, having the same views and ideas Helping team

Open strategy is based on what principles? trusted confidantes inclusiveness and transparency organizational membership all of these

When Kris rates Jamie on several different dimensions and gives a similar rating for each dimension, even though Jamie s performance declined in two areas, which of these errors has occurred? Leniency error, because Kris is likely providing similar performance ratings for all employees on the team Personal bias error, because Kris likely has a

QUESTION 4 Which of the following statements about the Part Period Balancing method used for determining lot - sizing is correct? It uses EOQ formula to compute time between orders. It can always identify the cost - minimizing plan. It attempts to equalize the costs of ordering and holding inventory. None of the above.
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Which of the following is NOT a typical reason that many outsourcing alliances prove unstable or break apart? Question 4 Select one: a . Anticipated gains may fail to materialize due to an overly optimistic view of the synergies. b . Anticipated gains may fail to materialize due to a poor fit in terms of the combination of resources and

In this Discussion, you will reflect on your experiences throughout the course, addressing some of the highlights of the course, what knowledge or skills you have gained, the challenges you faced, and how you have grown both personally and professionally. Describe any specific topics, lessons, or activities that stood out and made a significant

Job applicants are generally highly sensitive to information about jobs. Multiple Choice unverified negative realistic
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Which of these makes us aware of where vulnerabilities or disadvantages may exist in comparison to other competing healthcare providers? a . Identifying external factors. b . Examining strengths c . None of the answers are correct. d . Identifying weaknesses.

The higher the public image of a brand, the less the chance for becoming a target by "action groups" such as customers, regulators, or society. True False

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The objective of this assignment is to enable diploma level students to gain a deeper understanding of international business by analyzing the strategies employed by companies operating in the global market. Students will explore various aspects such as market entry modes, cultural considerations, and risk management. This

Your Task. Write an interoffice memorandum to your staff announcing their return to the office. Brainstorm arguments for a hybrid schedule, that is , working from home at least part of the time, perhaps a day or two a week. Anticipate workers' needs and desires. Consider what options you could reasonably offer your employees to lessen the pain of

A means to secure patent protection when someone else tries to design around a patent is the _ _ _ _ _ . A . expedited equivalent B . infringement doctrine C . doctrine notwithstanding D . doctrine of equivalents

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