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General Management Questions and Answers January 30, 2016

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Fred is having a hard time with his new boss Gabriella. Even though Fred has been with the company for a long time, other people seem to be favored by Gabriella. Worse than that, Gabriella has limited Fred's tasks and kept him from starting any new projects. According to research on feedback spirals in Leader - Member Exchange Theory, what is
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Are below statements true or false? Comment and validate your answers. a ) Diversity in the workforce stimulates innovation. ( 5 marks ) b ) Cultural differences are the main cause of failure to achieve professional success in a foreign context. ( 5 marks )

Which of the following is the typical work of self - managed work tears? setting their goals and production schedules setting rewards for team members having a voice in who is hired and fired in the work team ordering their materials and equipment all of the above
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Ensure to give correct answer 1 2 7 .

Which of the following is a formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organization, or individual? Question 8 3 options: a ) Brand b ) Mission statement c ) Core values d ) Vision

The total cost of ownership ( TCO ) does NOT take into account additional costs such as transportation when determining the selling price and ultimately selecting a supplier. True or False? True False
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With consideration for management and leadership, leadership is about telling others what to do . Group of answer choices True False

Last year, service technicians took an average of 3 . 2 hours to respond to service calls. The manager of the service area institutes a new call in protocol in an attempt of reduce the response time. The manager takes a random sample of 3 0 calls.and finds the average response time is 2 . 9 hours with a standard deviation of 1 . 2 hours.

Training that provides students or employees with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to be a highly performing team member are considered _ _ _ _ because they can be used in many different situations rather than in just one or two specific situations. Question 2 Select one: a . transportable competencies b . decision - making

GalaxyXYZCorp. owns and operates what is now the largest tech and AI center in the Puget Sound. The company has been gradually buying out many of the smaller tech firms practices in the area and moving many of the facilities to the central GalaxyXYZcampus in Sammamish, Washington. The company recently purchased SpaceGirls, a group of female

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to invest in your brand? ( check all that apply ) It can attract ideal customers You may be able to charge higher prices vs . competitors It can increase company value It can increase overall marketing effectiveness

Write a letter of complaint to the Maritime Sports Equipment Company about an overcharge of $ 2 2 . 1 0 on a bicycle you had ordered from them. The original advertisement stated that the bicycle would cost $ 1 8 5 . 0 0 , plus $ 2 5 . 0 0 handling charges. Use open punctuation.

Write a letter of complaint to the Maritime Sports Equipment Company about an overcharge of $ 2 2 . 1 0 on a bicycle you had ordered from them. The original advertisement stated that the bicycle would cost $ 1 8 5 . 0 0 , plus $ 2 5 . 0 0 handling charges. Use open punctuation.

In team environments, experts recommend eliminating individual performance evaluation to avoid creating rivalries within teams. A ) True B ) False Group of answer choices True False

How does one formulate a hypothesis? by considering the potential outcomes of the experiment by asking questions, conducting background research, and creating theories of what might work One simply states what one thinks would happen as a result of the experiment. by studying the business and determining why things work the way they do

Where do i see myself in 5 years? how can i say that i cannot see that far into the future and im only focused on the present and how i can improve daily and that i cant predict the future but im working towards a great future every day

The effectiveness of a program is assessed through which type of evaluation Summative Impact Outcome All of the above

Utilize project management tools, techniques, and skills in engineering / industrial problems Questions 1 . Define the scope and objectives of the project, and list your assumptions about the project. 2 . Create a work breakdown structure ( WBS ) .

Core Publishing Company learned that when selling overseas, local fulfillment can be more cost - effective, and it also can decrease delivery time and improve customer service. These characteristics relate to a global strategy. communication product promotion distribution pricing
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Jones Company found that an EOQ for a particular item was 1 , 0 0 0 units after calculation using the EOQ formula. However, Jones does not have enough capital ( money ) to order that many units each time and thus only orders 2 5 0 units at a time. This will result in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

Write a letter of complaint to the Maritime Sports Equipment Company about an overcharge of $ 2 2 . 1 0 on a bicycle you had ordered from them. The original advertisement stated that the bicycle would cost $ 1 8 5 . 0 0 , plus $ 2 5 . 0 0 handling charges. Use open punctuation.

How do you use entity relationship diagrams ( ERDs ) in real - world projects? Can you share an example of how you used, or might use, ERDs to effectively design a data model in a project you worked on ? What was the outcome and what did you learn from the experience? Please provide specific details.

Which is not a way to select the right employee? Group of answer choices Look for internal candidate first Form a joint venture Always seek out external candidates in the beginning as they are more skilled Seek an external alliance if the firm has more skills and technology as yours

George was recently discharged from a hospital operated by the U . S . Department of Defense. George must be: Group of answer choices a police officer An Army veteran an active duty military service member employed by the Kentucky State Government

QUESTION 5 Which of the following individuals makes the day - to - day decision for the data with respect to data quality, content, and metadata? Data steward Data owner Data custodian Data stakeholders
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Regional pricing is demonstrated as different prices in different places for _ _ _ _ _ . Group of answer choices desirable products similar products different products the same product

When using R to perform the Holt - Winters exponential smoothing method, in forecast, we use the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ blank function with the model inputs of AAA and AAM .

QUESTION 1 ( 5 0 Marks ) You have been funded by an organisation to carry out an empirical study on how leadership styles affect job satisfaction in the organisation. Taking this as the point of departure, answer the following questions:a ) Problematise the study and develop 2 objectives or questions.b ) Identify a relevant theory to underpin the

Based on what you are learning this week and what you have experienced as a consumer, what do you see as some advantages and disadvantages for small U . S . businesses competing in today's global markets?
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School effectiveness is related to a positive culture and climate. The terms culture and climate are often used interchangeably, which is understandable because of their similarity, but they are crucially different. Based on the above statement, discuss the FOUR steps process to improve the culture and climate of schools, and discuss FOUR

The overall profitability of the U . S . video streaming service industry is high. Question 1 9 options: True False

In team environments, experts recommend eliminating individual performance evaluation to avoid creating rivalries within teams. A ) True B ) False Group of answer choices True False

1 psintn While the Western culture based on individualism and autanomy is gaod for entrepreneurial acthities it does not bode well for the colective actions of a population needed to fight an pandemic. True Fryse
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Last year, service technicians took an average of 3 . 2 hours to respond to service calls. The manager of the service area institutes a new call in protocol in an attempt of reduce the response time. The manager takes a random sample of 3 0 calls.and finds the average response time is 2 . 9 hours with a standard deviation of 1 . 2 hours.

Which management technique is based on the manager's direct observation of the job? Question 5 options: a ) Scientific b ) Total quality management ( TQM ) c ) Control grid d ) Bureaucratic

When using R to perform the Holt - Winters exponential smoothing method, in forecast, we use the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ blank function with the model inputs of AAA and AAM .

Based on what you are learning this week and what you have experienced as a consumer, what do you see as some advantages and disadvantages for small U . S . businesses competing in today's global markets?
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Virginia Mason Medical center ( Abridged ) What is Gary Kaplan trying to achieve at VMMC and how does TPS fit into his strategy? Is TPS more applicable to clinical or operational processes? What impact does VMMC s use of TPS have on the role of physicians? Is Kaplan s approach transferable to other US hospitals? What and why was the sentinel event

In team environments, experts recommend eliminating individual performance evaluation to avoid creating rivalries within teams. A ) True B ) False Group of answer choices True False

Managing employees is critical to run organizations smoothly. Managing engineers requires a different skill set than that from managing non - engineers. Engineering management requires skills outside of coding, debugging, and testing. One of the most common issues new managers face is keeping engineers motivated. What are some of the other

The overall profitability of the U . S . video streaming service industry is high. Question 1 9 options: True False

Utilize project management tools, techniques, and skills in engineering / industrial problems Questions 1 . Define the scope and objectives of the project, and list your assumptions about the project. 2 . Create a work breakdown structure ( WBS ) .

Write a letter of complaint to the Maritime Sports Equipment Company about an overcharge of $ 2 2 . 1 0 on a bicycle you had ordered from them. The original advertisement stated that the bicycle would cost $ 1 8 5 . 0 0 , plus $ 2 5 . 0 0 handling charges. Use open punctuation.

Question 2 0 Which of the following is NOT considered to be an administrative skill? managing resources managing resources and managing people handling conflict managing people
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Ensure to give correct answer 1 2 7 .

Identify at least three promising leads for staffing the position. Identify a geographic area from which to source the job. Then review the LinkedIn section ( See Chapter 6 , pages 2 1 6 - 2 1 8 ) to identify three ( 3 ) passive job seekers. Attach copies of the passive job seekers' resumes or biographies to your report. Prepare a written summary

What is the meaning of 'capacity building' in the context of Event Tourism and community development? The architectural process of enlarging physical structures to accommodate more individuals A strategic initiative to reduce the surplus capacity of hotels and venues during off - peak seasons The legal action taken to increase the maximum
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Regional pricing is demonstrated as different prices in different places for _ _ _ _ _ . Group of answer choices desirable products similar products different products the same product

Evan owes Victor money under a car loan. Evan instructs Bethany to pay Victor instead of him when she makes her next rent payment. Evan tells Victor about this arrangement. Which statement is correct? Question 8 options: A ) Victor can sue either Evan or Bethany if Bethany fails to pay. B ) Victor is a donee beneficiary. C ) Victor has no rights

When using R to perform the Holt - Winters exponential smoothing method, in forecast, we use the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ blank function with the model inputs of AAA and AAM .

Question 2 ( 2 points ) Which of the following methods for forecasting sales involves making product available for sale in one or more test areas? Regression Analysis Customer forecasting survey Market tests Time Series Analysis
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Management would like to complete the project in less than 1 4 days. Management has determined that activity E can be crashed 6 days, for a total cost of $ 5 . 0 0 0 . No other activilies can be crashed. After crashing, is the critical path. The entire project wiil take jays. ( Enter your response rounded to one decimal place. ) Will crashing
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Assume you are the marketing manager of Clover Danao. The company has asked you to market its products to a local market, Gauteng. How would you use any five of the common elements or components of culture that your company needs to consider when targeting the local market? Provide two practical examples of each component of culture to illustrate

The flow rate used to calculate the average number of customers waiting is _ blank _ the flow rate used to calculate the average number of customers being served.

Evan owes Victor money under a car loan. Evan instructs Bethany to pay Victor instead of him when she makes her next rent payment. Evan tells Victor about this arrangement. Which statement is correct? Question 8 options: A ) Victor can sue either Evan or Bethany if Bethany fails to pay. B ) Victor is a donee beneficiary. C ) Victor has no rights

In a SWOT analysis, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ refer to unfavorable external factors or trends that may present challenges to performance. Question 3 options: strategies threats strengths opportunities weaknesses

Value of Controls is a critical link in management planning processes; empowering employees; protecting the workplace & its - - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ( one word please )

What is an RFP and what purpose does it serve? ( ( L . O . 1 ) )

hich marketing metric indicates the rate at which spending on marketing contributes to profits? Multiple choice question. Marketing revenue analysis Gross expenditures Market share analysis Gross margin Return on marketing investment

Renegade Insurance begins efforts to target the LGBTQ community, who make up a large portion of its customer base. Which external marketing force is most likely at play in this example?

What is an RFP and what purpose does it serve? ( ( L . O . 1 ) )

Based on what you are learning this week and what you have experienced as a consumer, what do you see as some advantages and disadvantages for small U . S . businesses competing in today's global markets?
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A compelling unique value or unique selling proposition is the building block of blank _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . AcustomizationBstandardizationCdifferentiationDcommoditization

analyze this for me in terms of business. explain what all of this means and what this means for the company
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meaning of minor value procurement

hich marketing metric indicates the rate at which spending on marketing contributes to profits? Multiple choice question. Marketing revenue analysis Gross expenditures Market share analysis Gross margin Return on marketing investment

Which management technique is based on the manager's direct observation of the job? Question 5 options: a ) Scientific b ) Total quality management ( TQM ) c ) Control grid d ) Bureaucratic

How does the speed and efficiency provided by information systems boost supply chain performance? A . Increases customer demand B . Encourages retailers to share information C . Optimizes supply chain profitability D . Reduces inventory size and costs E . Decreases product variety
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How do you use entity relationship diagrams ( ERDs ) in real - world projects? Can you share an example of how you used, or might use, ERDs to effectively design a data model in a project you worked on ? What was the outcome and what did you learn from the experience? Please provide specific details.

Overview These situations are designed to help you develop one of the most important workplace skills identified by employers Critical Thinking. Developing these skills requires that a person: Thinking creatively by generating new ideas Make decisions by specifying goals and constraints, generating alternatives, considering risks, and evaluating

What are the considerations when determining an organization s target segment? Explain why smaller can be better when selecting segments to target in marketing strategies.

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Question 8 To plan your r sum , you will need to analyze your goals, purpose, and audience. true false
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The total cost of ownership ( TCO ) does NOT take into account additional costs such as transportation when determining the selling price and ultimately selecting a supplier. True or False? True False
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Question The following elements describe which kind of group: Contribute to self - image and personal identity, influence on us is more distant and indirect; members don't interact with all those in the group. Answer affiliation group Answer advocacy group Answer identity group Answer personal group Answer helping group
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Question The following elements describe which kind of group: Contribute to self - image and personal identity, influence on us is more distant and indirect; members don't interact with all those in the group. Answer affiliation group Answer advocacy group Answer identity group Answer personal group Answer helping group
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During the early phases of a change initiative ( sometimes when a company's performance is in its strongest phase on the 'crisis curve' ) , the q , q , people in the organization quickly agree that change is needed, even though the company is performing well company will implement a drastic cost cuitting program All of these people who see a need
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When a firm has a high degree of market dependence, how is it likely to respond to attacks on its market position?
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What is the meaning of 'capacity building' in the context of Event Tourism and community development? The architectural process of enlarging physical structures to accommodate more individuals A strategic initiative to reduce the surplus capacity of hotels and venues during off - peak seasons The legal action taken to increase the maximum
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What is an RFP and what purpose does it serve? ( ( L . O . 1 ) )

Which of the following does the modern Court consider to be a "semi - suspect" classification? A ) ethnicity B ) religious affiliation C ) national origin D ) race E ) gender
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What is the meaning of 'capacity building' in the context of Event Tourism and community development? The architectural process of enlarging physical structures to accommodate more individuals A strategic initiative to reduce the surplus capacity of hotels and venues during off - peak seasons The legal action taken to increase the maximum
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What are the four current trends in American musical theatre? Cite one title for each category, explaining how it fits.

Write a letter of complaint to the Maritime Sports Equipment Company about an overcharge of $ 2 2 . 1 0 on a bicycle you had ordered from them. The original advertisement stated that the bicycle would cost $ 1 8 5 . 0 0 , plus $ 2 5 . 0 0 handling charges. Use open punctuation.

Write a letter of complaint to the Maritime Sports Equipment Company about an overcharge of $ 2 2 . 1 0 on a bicycle you had ordered from them. The original advertisement stated that the bicycle would cost $ 1 8 5 . 0 0 , plus $ 2 5 . 0 0 handling charges. Use open punctuation.

Business models for digital era: Ecosystem Driver, Modular Producer, Omnichannel, Supplier

Overview These situations are designed to help you develop one of the most important workplace skills identified by employers Critical Thinking. Developing these skills requires that a person: Thinking creatively by generating new ideas Make decisions by specifying goals and constraints, generating alternatives, considering risks, and evaluating

analyze this for me in terms of business. explain what all of this means and what this means for the company
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Overview These situations are designed to help you develop one of the most important workplace skills identified by employers Critical Thinking. Developing these skills requires that a person: Thinking creatively by generating new ideas Make decisions by specifying goals and constraints, generating alternatives, considering risks, and evaluating

What reward and regnition could take place for truning tables faster in six sigma?

Virginia Mason Medical center ( Abridged ) What is Gary Kaplan trying to achieve at VMMC and how does TPS fit into his strategy? Is TPS more applicable to clinical or operational processes? What impact does VMMC s use of TPS have on the role of physicians? Is Kaplan s approach transferable to other US hospitals? What and why was the sentinel event

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Stenson Corporation agreed to create employee identification cards for McLaughlin, Inc. for $ 6 0 , 0 0 0 . Some of the cards delivered by Stenson were damaged during the lamination process. McLaughlin promised Stenson an additional $ 2 0 , 0 0 0 to replace the damaged identification cards, and Stenson did so . McLaughlin refused to pay Stenson
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An organization's responsibilities for ensuring ethical behavior include: Question 2 0 options: Paying whistleblowers to speak up Creating and ethical environment Establishing in - house courts and juries Refusing to talk to the media

Case Study: Consumer Perception in the Australian Retail BusinessConsumer perception plays a vital role in the success of retail businesses in Australia. It is the process by which customers form opinions and judgments about a brand based on their experiences, interactions, and the information they receive. Understanding consumer perception is

individuals with respect to commercial transactions. a . Discuss how does the Personal Data Protection Act Malaysia 2 0 1 0 impact the data handling practices of organisations? [ 1 0 marks ] b . Explain how does organisational compliance with the Act contribute to data security and privacy for individuals? [ 1 0 marks ]
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concept of a transformation process and its application to goods and services.

Which aspects does not form part of project management process? A . Plan B . Initiate C . Work Breakdown Structure D . Execute

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