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General Management Questions and Answers October 1, 2016

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Although there are many ways to avoid your new, small business from failing, which element is most crucial? differentiating the business and product from the competition the business plan knowing the business echnical expertise regarding the product
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Question 3 9 1 pts 3 9 . A deed is a written instrument ( document ) which conveys real property from one person to another person. Is a deed a contract? Yes. No .
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e follower is someone who is high on involvement but low on critical thinking. A alienated B conformist C passive D pragmatic
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All selection methods must conform to laws and legal precedents . Several laws apply to the selec Rights Act of 1 9 9 1 , the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1 9 6 7 , the Americans with Disabiliti Reform and Control Act of 1 9 8 6 HR personnel must ensure that their organizations respect all laws and regulations regarding empl employment

According to our discussion, why are the major factors in job zone 5 that resists Generative Artificial Intelligence ( GAI ) enabled automation? GAl technology is not advanced enough to handle tasks in job zone 5 . Government regulations prohibit the use of GAl in job zone 5 due to privacy concerns. Workers in job zone 5 are less adaptable to new
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Question 1 1 To be an effective project manager, what important actions / steps should you take? 1 point Gain mastery over every detail of a project at all times Confirm team members handle the documentation and organization necessary to finish the project Ensure team members understand the team s objectives and their individual tasks Limit

Which of the following is NOT a red flag category?Question 6 options:A ) alerts and notificationsB ) suspicious personally identifying informationC ) suspicious documentsD ) rejected credit card transaction

This type of performance measurement format would be most likely to include graphs, tables, and computer outputs. Question 1 options: oral report statistical report MBWA written report

2 . 1 Identify any other theory that could be used to understand how organisations function. ( 5 ) 2 . 2 Compare and contrast this theory with the systems theory.

Knowledge possessed by human capital is among the most significant of an organization's capabilities. True False
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triple bottom line is about _ _ _ _ the use of raw materials , energy, water and waste during the activities related to supply chain and _ _ _ _ the benefits to people planet and profit

Which is a leading question? A . what colour do you favour for the repainting of the town water tower
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According to the reading in a "knowledge - based economy" your primary deliverable is . . . Hard work Any kind of skill Paying the rent The ability to make good decisions
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Which leadership type has caused doubts over its effectiveness on performance? directive supportive participative achievement - oriented

In order to create value for customers, logistics should achieve internal operational integration. True or False? True False Previous Page Next Pag

WHMIS 2 0 1 5 workplace labels created by an employer must generally include: A . Product name B . Safe handling procedures C . Reference to the SDS D . All of the above
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Which of these is not true about conflict? Question 1 8 options: a ) Conflict can draw a couple closer together. b ) Content conflict tends to be less emotional. c ) Having conflict in a relationship is normal and to be expected. d ) A relationship in conflict is a relationship in trouble.

Cost associated with technical people, and other kat are required to keep the technology functioning . O communication and data processing cost O Administrative cost O customer service cost O packaging cost

How many times should we take a sample with replacement data when we are bagging?Group of answer choicesnone 1 0 0 times 1 0 times 1 0 0 0 times

Of the four types of opportunities firms can pursue, market penetration often appeals tomarketers because it A ) requires the creation ofnew products. B ) involves selling current products in familiar markets. C ) involves selling current products in unfamiliar markets. D ) doesn't require a more effective use of the marketing mix E ) is

Question 1 0 What Blood Alcohol Concentration ( BAC ) does the Criminal Code of Canada consider a fail level for impairment while driving? A 0 . 0 5 % B 0 . 0 8 % C 0 . 1 5 % D 0 . 1 8 %

Legal agreements between companies and their suppliers do not generally cover q , service agreements delivery issues pricing ethical issues
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Advertisers attempt to make products appear to be: a ) symbols of cultural values b ) symbols of personal worth c ) acceptable d ) both a and b e ) both b and c
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Question 7 GD&T inspection is comparing the "perfect" design on paper to the actual product. True False
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Fruit and vegetable wholesalers buy large quantities of goods often in pallet bundles from growers, and divide those cases up to fill multiple small orders for individual customers such as produce stands and restaurants. This channel function is called: bulk - breaking or allocation grading allotment accumulation assorting
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Which of the following is an example of a legal question you could be asked in a job interview? q , What is your maiden name? Do you own or rent your home? Where were you born? Have your ever been convicted of a felony? None of the above are examples of legal job interview questions
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5 x + 3 = 5 x 5 3
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Before attempting the exercise, click here to watch a short video. Hard Rock's computerized scheduling system uses A . MODI and VAM methods. B . linear programming. C . queuing theory. D . decision theory. E . revenue ( yield ) management.
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In rem juristiction is which of the following? A Jurisdiction over ownership of property located within a state. Jurisaliction over the person. Jurisdiction to review trial court decisions Jurisdiction to review decisions made by other state courts.
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Question 3 5 refers to a condition that requires the occurrence of an event before a party is obligated to perform a duty under a contract. A . Implied condition B . Condition precedent C . Equal protection D . Concurrent condition Moving to another question will save this response.
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Question 2 What is one of the reasons an international company might adopt the horizontal organization format? They reduce costs by eliminating middle management. They enhance efficiency by increasing the use of vertical decision processes. They spark innovation and new product development. They enable top management to control processes through
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The most important element to building a successful business is Group of answer choices a . Soliciting new customers b . Maintaining exhaustive databases on purchase patterns c . Targeting the right consumer segment d . Managing and retaining existing customers e . None of the above

Managers who want their companies to be suceussid must focus on: neither business performance nor cilnural walres. business performance only. cultural values only. both business performance and cultural values.
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After learning from social listening and consumer research that one of the more polarizing aspects of was left behind, which of the following did Hershey do to engage customers? Used hashtags Leveraged voting stickers Partnered with creators All of these options
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Adams' Equity Theory suggests that because Uber's base salary is on par with other tech giants then employees across these organizations at least have similar and would perceive there to be outputs; inequity outputs; neutrality inputs; neutrality inputs; equity outputs; equity
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Question 4 2 pts Until the late 1 9 8 0 s , business school curricula emphasized the q , aspects of management. Ethical People Technical Human Global
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Ahmed's job with a communication company involves maintalning organizations to find those who are unemployed and actively seeking work in order to assist them by providing phone cards for use in their job search. Ir scenario, Ahmed performs the role of a ( n ) Multiple Choice adjustment officer. social worker. liaison. manager.
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Question 8 ( 0 . 5 points ) Saved Which of the following is not a characteristic of management by objectives? a ) It establishes specific and measurable goals. b ) It involves setting goals with erployee input. C ) It provides the opportunity to give objective feedback to employees. D ) The method is robust and equally applicable to all types of
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Why is it important to consider cultural distance? It isn't; in fact, it tends to only lead to discrimination It helps one compute travel time between remote regions Doing so enables one to see that there are actually no meaningful differences between people from different places Doing so permits a better understanding of key cultural differences
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Once a building permit has been issued, ? will make determinations if the installations meet appropriate codes. If substandard work is uncovered, a stop work order may be issued until the work is repaired or replaced. a . certified inspectors b . electrical professionals c . facility managers d . general contractors
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BIM ISO 1 9 6 5 0 Part 2 : Project Delivery Phase Exam EXIT What is the focus of ISO 1 9 6 5 0 part 2 ? 3 D modelling CDE Operational phase Project delivery phase

Identifying valid marketing metrics to track involves all of the following, except: Collecting the relevant data Measuring efficiency Measuring effectiveness Focusing on objectives
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A change in contract law between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries was: a . a relaxation of requirements of contract formation. b . an increase in technical requirements for contract formation. c . increasing difficulty for parties to get out of a contract. d . a movement toward enforcement of promises only if there was strict compliance with

Logistics includes all of these except: Question 7 options: incoming shipments of goods or materials customer selection the movement of materials within a production facility returned goods processing outgoing shipments of goods or materials

Who is responsible for implementing and managing trainings according to CT - P - 0 1 0 ? Accountant Head of Department Professional Education Manager Quality Assurance Officer

Which of the following may be a challenge for businesses that are implementing sustainability efforts? cannibalization of core products. raising unrealistic expectations. greenwhasing all of the above.
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. The U . K . government is increasingly willing to outsource jobs to India. Is this good stewardship of its citizens' personal data? Are certain activities simply too sensitive to outsource even if it saves money?

QUESTION 1 What percentage of search engine users don't go to the next page of search results? a . 7 0 % . b . 7 5 % . c . 8 0 % . d . 8 5 % .
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Without a commitment to achieving a goal or completing a task, a group is not a team. Group of answer choices True False

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Contemporary viewpoints have reframed financial perspectives to which of the following? A . Outcomes B . Stakeholder perspective c . Enablers D . None of the above
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Alex Schloeman, it looks like the team is a bit disgruntled, which could be a reason they were tense earlier in the discussion... What motivational theory do you think addresses this issue? Equity Expectancy Theory x
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Which of the following statements about contingency plans is not true? Corporate agility Scenario planning Strategy evaluation Contingency planning Forecasting

Analytic Data, Inc., wants to hire Benazir, a noncitizen. Benazir could get a work visa if Group of answer choices hiring the worker will adversely affect the labor force. there is a shortage of qualified U . S . workers capable of doing the work. the noncitizen is a person with an extraordinary work ethic. the noncitizen is of ethnic similarity

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning Lewin's force field model in the context of changes in other cultures? Lewin's model, like the Western perspective on change, views change as linear. Lewin's model decreases the presence of ethical concerns often associated with change in other cultures. Lewin's model is equally applicable in
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Direct marketing through print, video, or digital catalogs that are mailed to select customers, made available in stores, or presented online is known as Online Marketing Indirect Marketing Catalog Marketing Digital Marketing
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A retailer that offers ultra - low prices, but requires customers to pay an annual fee for the privilege of shopping in the store is referred to as a category killer. a convenience store. an off - price retailer. an extreme - value retailer. a warehouse club.
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The lift breaking down will probably cause the tenants inconvenience. Do you think the lift maintenance could have been handled better, or is it unlikely that there was a cost - effective alternative? Vote for your preferred option. The lift maintenance could not have been handled better. 4 4 % There was a cost - effective alternative. 5 6 % - = 7
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RQ 1 : Sustainability and Product Recommendation Objective: Determine which products excel in both likelihood to recommend ( scores 7 or above ) and dimensions of sustainability ( scores over 0 . 9 0 in any category ) Deliverables: A list of product IDs with their sustainability scores, sorted by the highest likelihood to recommend

A certain brand is interested in influencing the consideration of its product. The brand should _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Group of answer choices highlight a call - to - action ( buy now, shop now etc. ) emphasize on specific offer communicate a story around the brand emphasize brand attributes or product value proposition

The group known as the Anasazi built settlements, crafted jewelry and decorated pottery in which present - day U . S . states?

When should the project manager prepare the final project report option a after the customer has accepted the final deliverable option b after the project manager has been informed that the project has been canceled option c after the project manager has been informed that your organization no longer needs the project deliverables option d all of

: Imagine each part of your identify was an item that you needed to fit into a suitcase that represents you. How much room did each identity / item take up in your suitcase? How did their size correlate to how significant each item was to your sense of self, your core beliefs, and your daily needs? Share your response below / nigeria

Which of the following best defines Operations Management? a ) The process of overseeing and controlling the production and delivery of goods and services b ) The management of human resources within an organization c ) The development and implementation of marketing strategies d ) The management of financial resources to maximize profits

Question 3 ( 2 5 Marks ) A risk probability or consequence is often described as being, low, medium or high. The probability and impact of risks can be charted by a project manager on a probability / impact matrix or chart. Use the identified risks of the case study project ( AT LEAST 1 0 ) , record them on a probability / impact matrix.

Research companies that are using RFID. How is it used? What are the benefits of RFID for businesses? What industries? Do you want businesses to know where you live and the products you currently have in your house? Explain. How could micro chipping benefit employers? Employees? Thousands of Swedes and other Europeans are getting RFID implants. Do

Ace Manufacturing hires a welder without verifying that he actually has a welding certificate from a trade school. One of his welded products breaks and injures someone. That person can sue the company based on the legal premise of: Group of answer choices Negligence Superficial selection Employee deficiency Hiring oversight

Which of the following probably does NOT qualify as a CEQA project? Group of answer choices Adoption of the General Plan Construction of a new road or highway Permit for a residential remodeling project Approval of a Specific Plan

The Enterprise Resource Planning Project "What have I gotten myself into?" remarked Jerry as he looked at himself in the mirror. "I must have been crazy to volunteer for this project. Although I consider myself a good project manager, having been in project management for more than 2 5 years, I know very little about how to recover a failing

Jennifer Aniston wants to start an internet business. The Chinese government tells her that certain items on her site are objectionable and illegal, and that if she wants to do business in China, she must remove the objectionable material. Which of the following is true? Candy is within her rights and should stand her ground. She is a U . S .

Which of the following should be considered when training is designed and delivered?a . What are the objectives for trainingb. Will the training programs be designed or purchased?c . What is the appropriate content for training?d . Who will receive the training?e . None of the abovef. All of the above

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma, not an ethical lapse? ( Select all correct answers. ) Group of answer choices As a marketing manager at a prominent advertising firm, you are handling a major campaign for a new client. During the process, you accidentally receive confidential, proprietary information about a competing

Introducing a new product into the market is called q , q , A . product development B . market penetration C . commercialization D . segmentation E . test marketing
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ling has a repetitive manufacturing plant producing automobile steering wheels. Use the following data to prepare for a reduced lot size. The firm uses a work year of 3 0 5 days. \ table [ [ Setup labor cost,$ 4 0 . 0 0 per hour ] , [ Annual holding cost,$ 1 0 per unit ] , [ Daily production ( 8 hours ) , 8 0 0 units / day ] , [ Annual demand for
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The difference between replicative versus innovative entrepreneurship is that d . all of the above c . Innovative entrepreneurship function as efficient coordinators of resources a . innovative entrepreneurship has potential to add huge value to economies a & b b . innovative entrepreneurship is often high risk / high return
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Sarah and John are team members working on a high - stakes project. Sarah believes that John's approach to the project is inefficient and has voiced her concerns in previous meetings. John feels that Sarah's comments are undermining his efforts and causing tension. During a recent meeting, Sarah interrupted John while he was presenting his

\ table [ [ , Item,Item,Item ] , [ Data Category,C , D , E ] , [ Lot sizing rule,L 4 L , FOQ = 1 8 0 , POQ ( P = 3 ) ] , [ Lead time ( weeks ) , 2 , 1 , 1 ] , [ Beginning ( on - hand ) inventory, 3 0 , 1 0 , 5 0 ] , [ Safety stock, 0 , 5 0 , 4 0 ] , [ Scheduled receipts, 1 9 0 ( w k 2 ) , 1 8 0 ( w k 1 ) , 8 0 ( w k 1 )
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There are four activities on the critical path, and they have variances of 1 , 2 , 4 , and 2 . The variance of the critical path is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . 3 5 9 1 6 2 5

What is domestication in the context of international business risk? Group of answer choices A . The firm buys out a local stakeholder company and moves the headquarters to their home country B . Host country founds a publicly owned competing company C . Host country gradually takes actions to have a measure of control over a company D . Firm

A shoe - manufacturing company needs to communicate to its employees that it is eliminating annual bonuses for the upcoming year. Which of the following best states the company's objective in this scenario? to create an environment of fear to solicit feedback on the change from its employees to merely annohice that the annual bonuses will be
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1 - Define data visualization and discuss its significance in data analysis. Provide examples of different types of charts and graphs and explain when each type is most appropriate to use. 2 - Discuss the differences between decision making under certainty, uncertainty, and risk. How does each condition affect the decision - making process?

To be eligible for unemployment compensation, an employee must: have paid at least 3 percent of his / her monthly salary to the appropriate state agency during the preceding 5 2 weeks. not have quit the job without good reason or have been fired for serious misconduct. have been fired or quit because of discrimination prohibited by Title VII. have
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Question 1 2 Training of your staff should include educating them about the purpose of your event letting them know what is expected of them equipping them to handle the most common questions letting them know the duties of everyone else working at the event all of the above
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Which of the following are ways to improve forecast accuracy? Include more variables in the model. Shorten the forecasting time horizon. Maintain accurate and up - to - date information. Shorten the lead time of responding to forecasts. Increase the flexibility of operations.
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House's revision of his theory puts more emphasis on the need for leaders to foster concrete rewards and need for achievement. intrinsic motivation through empowerment. achievement with an internal locus of control. an external locus of control. personal growth in management knowledge.
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In the American government, what is the primary purpose of public policy? To generate revenue To enforce international treaties To regulate businesses To address societal issues and needs
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If your firm helps others automate consumer insights for data analysis through the cloud, this is an example of which digital marketing trend? Multiple Choice augmented reality agile project management phygital experiences digital marketing as - a - service

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, alcohol or other drugs were a factorin q , of all accidents involving truck drivers killed in highway accidents. two thirds hall ong third ong fouth threg fourths
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Question 2 1 ( 1 point ) Examples of are being helpful, honest, courageous, independent, and polite. ethical dilemmas normative ethics ethical relativisms instrumental values terminal values
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Calculate the optimal quantity for brass orders by applying the EOQ method. Included are all required info. Cost of placing an order Telephone cost $ 2 0 . 0 0 Transportation costs $ 3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 The delivery of raw materials from suppliers to manufacturing is two days. Meanwhile, the company has set the carrying cost at 2 0 % of the product
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Acoording to Michael E . Porter's five forces model, the essence of a firm's competitive strategy is q , whether to go on the offensive or , instead, to craft a defensive strategy. how to respond to changing industry conditions. how best to gain a competitive edge over rivals and to build defenses against the five competitive forces. which
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Which method involves adding resources to a project to reduce its duration? Question 1 0 Answer a . Fast tracking b . Crashing c . Resource leveling d . Risk mitigation

In order to build a successful brand, companies should
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Saved The initial screening of a market screening process is to discover the potential.
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People who have an entrepreneurial orientation tend to Question 3 3 options: be cautious. be reactive. be dependent. innovate. avoid aggression.

A forced distribution method of performance appraisal can be problematic if most of the employees are truly superior performers or if most of them perform at about the same level. True False
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For more complex situations you may need to provide _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . the full name and address of the person to whom the letter should be sent the deadline for sending the response more extensive reasons and justification for your request an offer to pay for the service rendered

Unilever is a giant global manufacturer of globally branded consumer goods including Ben & Jerry s Ice Cream, Dove soaps and Lipton Tea. Unilever pursues a transnational strategy. Unilever is most likely to use a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ approach to staffing: Group of answer choices Ethnocentric Regional Polycentric None of the above

What is the primary purpose of downsizing? Question 1 7 options: hiring new employees meeting EEOC requirements changing the corporate philosophy improving organizational performance

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