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General Management Questions and Answers January 1, 2016

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What is one of the key functions of a Management Information System ( MIS ) in the control process? What is one of the key functions of a Management Information System ( MIS ) in the control process? To reduce the need for financial controls To provide managers with processed information for decision - making To provide raw data without analysis

The Miranda decision has proven to be a major obstacle in the conviction of criminals. A ) True B ) False
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What is one of the key functions of a Management Information System ( MIS ) in the control process? What is one of the key functions of a Management Information System ( MIS ) in the control process? To reduce the need for financial controls To provide managers with processed information for decision - making To provide raw data without analysis

A company resource weakness or competitive deficiency represents a problem that needs to be turned into a strength because weaknesses prevent a firm from being a winner in the marketplace. usually stems from having a missing link or links in the industry value chain. is something a company lacks or does poorly ( in comparison to rivals ) or a
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Explain any two main features of a centrally planned economy.

What is one of the key functions of a Management Information System ( MIS ) in the control process? What is one of the key functions of a Management Information System ( MIS ) in the control process? To reduce the need for financial controls To provide managers with processed information for decision - making To provide raw data without analysis

A delivery service company found that drivers should only take left hand turns to speed up delivery times. This is an example of ? 1 . Motion studies 2 . Bureaucratic learning 3 . Contingency thinking 4 . Theory Y beliefs

Small businesses account for all nongovernment employment. true or false

Marketing services agencies provide the resources needed by a company to produce its goods and services. True False
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When strategies fail, it is often because of Question 4 0 options: poor execution of the strategy. shortfalls exposed with the strategic management design process. inadequate support for the management team responsible for the planning process. secondary operating practices that hinder the required changes. lack of sufficient information about

Abbey offers pay raises, bonuses, special assignments, and compliments as incentives to her subordinates. Which power does she exert in the given situation? Reward power Coercive power Referent power Expert power Legitimate power
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In branding research, which of the following stakeholders should be involved in defining the destination brand concept in order to gain local support? q , A . Local residents B . Tourists C . Industry stakeholders All of the above A and C only
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Effective followership includes always following the directions of formal authority figures in an organization. True False

Abbey offers pay raises, bonuses, special assignments, and compliments as incentives to her subordinates. Which power does she exert in the given situation? Reward power Coercive power Referent power Expert power Legitimate power
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Effective followership includes always following the directions of formal authority figures in an organization. True False

Zhang, a company which is headquartered in China would like to construct a cement manufacturing plant in Magunje area of Zimbabwe. You have been appointed as the Project Manager. Give a brief outline of the SWOT and PESTLE Analysis you would consider for this project which is expected to transform the lives of Magunje and Zimbabwe.
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According to Hays, the 'troubleshooter' is: The individual sent from a subsidiary back to headquarters because they are a performance probler The individual sent to a local subsidiary to analyze and solve particular operational problems The individual sent to a local subsidiary to identify and remove redundant employees The individual in a local
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Ethics in quality management includes the following Group of answer choices not including stakeholders addressing to risks and injuries Delivering healthy and safe products Non response to the problems

According to Hays, the 'troubleshooter' is: The individual sent from a subsidiary back to headquarters because they are a performance probler The individual sent to a local subsidiary to analyze and solve particular operational problems The individual sent to a local subsidiary to identify and remove redundant employees The individual in a local
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In branding research, which of the following stakeholders should be involved in defining the destination brand concept in order to gain local support? q , A . Local residents B . Tourists C . Industry stakeholders All of the above A and C only
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What specific things could I do in an upcoming leadership situation to clarify the goal and define the pat for others?

Siven what you know about Twitter's plans, which one of Twitter's goals listed is a tactical goal? Launch special #NFL Timeline: users can see NFL - related Tweets from people in their network, along with relevant Tweets fro players, coaches, press, fans, and celebrities Add product listing and order functionality for tailored audience, targeting
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What is the guiding principle that emphasises the importance of clear results and strategic direction in capacity building? Question 3 Select one: a . Realistic and "User - friendly" b . Results - oriented c . Peer - bound d . Ongoing

Jolene owns a crafts store and she is comparing her current business's ratios to those from the previous two years. She realizes that her asset utilization ratio is steadily declining and decides to tackle that challenge before it gets any worse. What type of analysis is Jolene conducting? Industry average analysis Trend analysis Benchmarking
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As discussed in the " Do schools kill creativity?" video, creativity is the process of original ideas that have meaning. vision. application. innovation. value.
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In a continuous review inventory policy If the expected annual lost demand is equal to 6 0 0 pcs and the esc is 5 0 , how much is the annual expected demand if the order quantity is 1 0 0 0 ?

Ethics in quality management includes the following Group of answer choices not including stakeholders addressing to risks and injuries Delivering healthy and safe products Non response to the problems

Leagile supply chains . . . ? a . May rely on 3 PLs to perform value - added services b . May transfer final product forms early even though the product is not physically closer to the customer c . Have few practical examples in the real world d . All of the above

Leagile supply chains . . . ? a . May rely on 3 PLs to perform value - added services b . May transfer final product forms early even though the product is not physically closer to the customer c . Have few practical examples in the real world d . All of the above

As discussed in the " Do schools kill creativity?" video, creativity is the process of original ideas that have meaning. vision. application. innovation. value.
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As discussed in the " Do schools kill creativity?" video, creativity is the process of original ideas that have meaning. vision. application. innovation. value.
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Zhang, a company which is headquartered in China would like to construct a cement manufacturing plant in Magunje area of Zimbabwe. You have been appointed as the Project Manager. Give a brief outline of the SWOT and PESTLE Analysis you would consider for this project which is expected to transform the lives of Magunje and Zimbabwe.
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All of the following represent different types of mentoring programs except for: All of the following represent different types of mentoring programs except for: Senior executives help new salespeople climb the corporate ladder. New hires selected to share the learning experience with other new hires. Experienced co - workers chosen to guide and

Using the Mendelows power interest matrix, explain how you can manage your stakeholder s relationship in fuel industry

Traditionally, consumers have received the most information about a product from sources - those controlled by the marketer. experiential commercial public experimental personal
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The first official meeting of the thirteen colonies was the... Finish the sentence by choosing the best answer. Group of answer choices Stamp Act Congress Continental Congress Constitutional Convention Sons and Daughters of Liberty

Which of these is NOT true about athletes and religion? a . Religious athletes have higher moral development than nonreligious athletes. b . Athletes sometimes use religion to justify their strong commitment to high performance. c . A shared religion can enhance bonds between teammates. d . Religion can help athletes handle the pressure of
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All of the following represent different types of mentoring programs except for: All of the following represent different types of mentoring programs except for: Senior executives help new salespeople climb the corporate ladder. New hires selected to share the learning experience with other new hires. Experienced co - workers chosen to guide and

The first official meeting of the thirteen colonies was the... Finish the sentence by choosing the best answer. Group of answer choices Stamp Act Congress Continental Congress Constitutional Convention Sons and Daughters of Liberty

The first official meeting of the thirteen colonies was the... Finish the sentence by choosing the best answer. Group of answer choices Stamp Act Congress Continental Congress Constitutional Convention Sons and Daughters of Liberty

According to Hays, the 'troubleshooter' is: The individual sent from a subsidiary back to headquarters because they are a performance probler The individual sent to a local subsidiary to analyze and solve particular operational problems The individual sent to a local subsidiary to identify and remove redundant employees The individual in a local
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what are Home Depot's competitive advantage ( s ) using supply chain management, give an example.

Which of these is NOT true about athletes and religion? a . Religious athletes have higher moral development than nonreligious athletes. b . Athletes sometimes use religion to justify their strong commitment to high performance. c . A shared religion can enhance bonds between teammates. d . Religion can help athletes handle the pressure of
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Jolene owns a crafts store and she is comparing her current business's ratios to those from the previous two years. She realizes that her asset utilization ratio is steadily declining and decides to tackle that challenge before it gets any worse. What type of analysis is Jolene conducting? Industry average analysis Trend analysis Benchmarking
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Because Walmart has vast information about the consumer goods market, it might exert _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ power over P&G by providing or withholding important market information. information coercive legitimate referent reward

Effective followership includes always following the directions of formal authority figures in an organization. True False

Scenario C Shanti recently went to a communication workshop to help improve her workplace performance. She learned that in effective communication, she should resist forming an opinion until the speaker has finished, then attempt to empathize with the listener, and finally effectively respond to the speaker. She learned techniques regarding

Because Walmart has vast information about the consumer goods market, it might exert _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ power over P&G by providing or withholding important market information. information coercive legitimate referent reward

Because Walmart has vast information about the consumer goods market, it might exert _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ power over P&G by providing or withholding important market information. information coercive legitimate referent reward

Base your response on relevant concepts from Chapter 1 4 . In your post, please state which question you are addressing. Compare facility location decision - making between service facilities and manufacturing plants.

For this discussion the class will be divided into groups of four to five students. As you work together to identify and develop three potential concessions, you should keep in mind the following critical elements: Sharon Slade's and Alice Jones' ZOPA and BATNA positions developed in Milestone One and the individual Module Four discussion. Areas

Which of the following is NOT correct about the current brand of USA portrayed in international markets? q , Aims to portray an inviting, familiar and safe place. Uses some every - day life images in the video visual. Uses the "Land of Dreams" slogan. Uses the same color for different segments. Rosanne Cash sings the song of the brand.
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Which of these is NOT true about athletes and religion? a . Religious athletes have higher moral development than nonreligious athletes. b . Athletes sometimes use religion to justify their strong commitment to high performance. c . A shared religion can enhance bonds between teammates. d . Religion can help athletes handle the pressure of
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onboarding program checklist for being a crew member

How can the employment outlook for writers between 2 0 1 0 and 2 0 2 0 be described? decreasing increasing steady flat
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A basis point is equal to _ _ _ Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up / down arrow keys to select an answer. a one percent b one - tenth of one percent c one - hundredth of one percent d one - half of one percent

A basis point is equal to _ _ _ Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up / down arrow keys to select an answer. a one percent b one - tenth of one percent c one - hundredth of one percent d one - half of one percent

Question 1 1 p t s Helps the Scrum Team by coaching the team members in selfmanagement and cross - functionality. Developer Scrum Master Product owner Project sponsor
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First - line managers are short - term planners and conceptual thinkers. True False QUESTION 4 The planning process of management consists of handling human, financial, informational, and physical resources. True False
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The reorder point in inventory management is the inventory level at which: a . A shortage is expected b . A new order is placed c . The maximum stock level is reached d . The holding cost is minimized

TargetX - SWOT Analysis Case The following is some information about TargetX business. Students have to read it and respond to requirements at the end of the presented information. REQUIRED: Fill out the table in the associated Template named FE Part II sol TEMPLATE ( last column: enter S , O , W , T or NONE accordingly for each item ) . TargetX

All of the following represent different types of mentoring programs except for: All of the following represent different types of mentoring programs except for: Senior executives help new salespeople climb the corporate ladder. New hires selected to share the learning experience with other new hires. Experienced co - workers chosen to guide and

Organic organizations follow Theory Y . True or False?

The selection process of an expatriate places a heavy reliance on: Desire to relocate Past performances Relevant technical skills Marital status
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Which of the following is the last step in the ethical decision - making process? Group of answer choices The application of moral philosophies to the decision How others in the organization view the decision Individuals' intentions and their decision regarding what action they will take Evaluation of whether the decision is an ethical issue

First - line managers are short - term planners and conceptual thinkers. True False QUESTION 4 The planning process of management consists of handling human, financial, informational, and physical resources. True False
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Which of the following is NOT correct about the current brand of USA portrayed in international markets? q , Aims to portray an inviting, familiar and safe place. Uses some every - day life images in the video visual. Uses the "Land of Dreams" slogan. Uses the same color for different segments. Rosanne Cash sings the song of the brand.
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The reorder point in inventory management is the inventory level at which: a . A shortage is expected b . A new order is placed c . The maximum stock level is reached d . The holding cost is minimized

Which of the following is not classified as a qualitative forecasting mode

First - line managers are short - term planners and conceptual thinkers. True False QUESTION 4 The planning process of management consists of handling human, financial, informational, and physical resources. True False
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CO 2 : Examine how project managers implement successful Internet retailing and Business - to - Business e - commerce SLO ( Program Objective ) : Plan the processes, phases, domains, and measures for effectively managing complex information technology projects

CO 2 : Examine how project managers implement successful Internet retailing and Business - to - Business e - commerce SLO ( Program Objective ) : Plan the processes, phases, domains, and measures for effectively managing complex information technology projects

Which of the following is NOT correct about the current brand of USA portrayed in international markets? q , Aims to portray an inviting, familiar and safe place. Uses some every - day life images in the video visual. Uses the "Land of Dreams" slogan. Uses the same color for different segments. Rosanne Cash sings the song of the brand.
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Alan, while traveling through a region known for fly fishing, stops at a local tackle shop and asks the proprietor to recommend a good rod and reel. The proprietor, who hates tourists from the "big city", recommends an expensive deep sea fishing rod, reel and tackle, all of which Alan innocently buys. Which warranty or warranties were breached
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Which of the following is the last step in the ethical decision - making process? Group of answer choices The application of moral philosophies to the decision How others in the organization view the decision Individuals' intentions and their decision regarding what action they will take Evaluation of whether the decision is an ethical issue

The selection process of an expatriate places a heavy reliance on: Desire to relocate Past performances Relevant technical skills Marital status
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risk - free securities to stabilize income. The various revenue - producing investments, together with annual rates of return, are as follows. investments. Risk - free securities may not exceed 3 0 % of the total funds available for investment. Signature loans may not exceed 1 0 % of the funds invested in all loans ( automobile , furniture, other
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Alan, while traveling through a region known for fly fishing, stops at a local tackle shop and asks the proprietor to recommend a good rod and reel. The proprietor, who hates tourists from the "big city", recommends an expensive deep sea fishing rod, reel and tackle, all of which Alan innocently buys. Which warranty or warranties were breached
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For the activities shown in the table below, please indicate the project completion time. \ table [ [ Activity \ table [ [ Duration ] , [ ( days ) ] ] , Predecessors ] ] A 1 0 B 8 C 2 A D A E 5 B , C , D 5 days 1 9 days 6 days
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e power to regulate car emissions comes from Congress's authority... Finish the sentence by choosing the best answer. Group of answer choices Under the necessary and proper clause Under the power to tax clause To approve presidential appointments As enumerated in the Constitution

Explain each Procedure below for disaster policy in detail Section 4 - Procedures Part A: Preparedness Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities. Training and Drills: Implement regular training programs and drills for employees to ensure readiness. Emergency Supplies: Maintain an inventory

The selection process of an expatriate places a heavy reliance on: Desire to relocate Past performances Relevant technical skills Marital status
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The iron law of responsibility is defined as those who do not use power in a socially responsible way will tend to gain more power those who do not use power in a socially responsible way will tend to lose power those who do not use power in a financially responsible way will tend to lose power those who use power in a socially responsible way
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For the activities shown in the table below, please indicate the project completion time. \ table [ [ Activity \ table [ [ Duration ] , [ ( days ) ] ] , Predecessors ] ] A 1 0 B 8 C 2 A D A E 5 B , C , D 5 days 1 9 days 6 days
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how Can Work and live in creative places help you gather information on life circumenstances

Which of the following is the last step in the ethical decision - making process? Group of answer choices The application of moral philosophies to the decision How others in the organization view the decision Individuals' intentions and their decision regarding what action they will take Evaluation of whether the decision is an ethical issue

The iron law of responsibility is defined as those who do not use power in a socially responsible way will tend to gain more power those who do not use power in a socially responsible way will tend to lose power those who do not use power in a financially responsible way will tend to lose power those who use power in a socially responsible way
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Please provide excel calcuation
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CO 2 : Examine how project managers implement successful Internet retailing and Business - to - Business e - commerce SLO ( Program Objective ) : Plan the processes, phases, domains, and measures for effectively managing complex information technology projects

For the activities shown in the table below, please indicate the project completion time. \ table [ [ Activity \ table [ [ Duration ] , [ ( days ) ] ] , Predecessors ] ] A 1 0 B 8 C 2 A D A E 5 B , C , D 5 days 1 9 days 6 days
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Consider the following LP table which minimizes z Please write the conditions for unknowns a 1 , a 2 , a , b and c which makes the following sentences true; a ) LP is not a basic feasible solution ( 5 pts ) b ) LP is an optimal solution and there are alternative optimal solutions ( 1 0 pts ) c ) LP is unbounded. ( 1 0 pts )
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An easement is a revocable right that allows people to take things such as timber or crops from the land. True False
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The constitutional amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures is the _ _ _ _ _ _ Amendment. Question 1 2 options: Sixth Fourth Fifth Third

A natural barrier that faces Argentina when it sells beef to Siberia is: Group of answer choices custom regulations exchange controls government controls distance taxes

The 3 rd Discussion is on: Due Date is August 2 1 at 1 1 . 5 9 PM Leterature Review on Venture Creation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Mark 1 0 % The Literature Review template: 1 . Abstract 2 . Introduction 3 . Research Problem 4 . Research objective 5 . key scholarly published sources that need to be included and reviewed 6 . What data in the

A natural barrier that faces Argentina when it sells beef to Siberia is: Group of answer choices custom regulations exchange controls government controls distance taxes

Which of the following is a feature of an M - Form organization? a . coordination across divisions is simple and does not take much management time b . it is easier to maintain customer relationships c . divisions have difficulty responding to changes in customer demand d . evaluating employees is easier because managers typically are similarly

The iron law of responsibility is defined as those who do not use power in a socially responsible way will tend to gain more power those who do not use power in a socially responsible way will tend to lose power those who do not use power in a financially responsible way will tend to lose power those who use power in a socially responsible way
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starts with the entire business and identifies the key critical processes required to meet the customers' needs and then focuses on improving those processes. Assemble to Order Mass Customization Design for Assembly Process planning Business Process Re - engi / Neering
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The constitutional amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures is the _ _ _ _ _ _ Amendment. Question 1 2 options: Sixth Fourth Fifth Third

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