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General Management Questions and Answers October 1, 2016

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At Symtecks, the output of a process is valued at $ 9 0 per unit. The cost of labor is $ 4 5 per hour including benefits. The accounting department provided the following information about the process for the past four weeks: a . The multifactor productivity ratio for week 1 is ( Enter your response rounded to two decimal places. )
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The National Guard is the principle resource at the state level and after mobilization, they are under the command of the Incident Commander. Group of answer choices True False

A middle level manager looked into an Open - Door complaint from an employee and thought there was something to it . He / she called in the supervisor and gave him / her a week to get the case off his desk, or he / she would take action. Which of the following is true? The supervisor felt forced to concede and complained about this lack of support
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How does PRME influence corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) ? Question 1 9 Answera.By ignoring CSR in favour of competitive strategiesb.By advocating for increased profits regardless of social impactc.By promoting the integration of CSR into business education and practicesd.By limiting CSR to philanthropic activities

Research, accounting, and human resources are often considered _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ blank departments because they do not fill a principal activity for the organization. Question 1 4 options: service matrix line staff functional

The investigator reporting in a qualitative study indicates that audiotapes, transcriptions, and field notes are being stored in a locked filing cabinet and password - protected computer. What does this indicate? Group of answer choices Legal and ethical credibility of the researcher Data management procedures Subjects' knowledge of the research

Assuming you were hiring a person to manage your 1 0 - person social media marketing department, describe. the key skills / traits you feel the perfect candidate must have to be the best person - job fit

in 2 0 2 0 , the competition triburial found dis chem guilty of changing excessive prices for surgical face masks to take advantage of hightened demand during the covid 1 9 pandemic and ordered it to pay a fine of R 1 , 2 m . this has damaged dis chems reputation in the marketplace . apply crane and mattons 2 0 0 7 model of ethical decision making

Which stage in the product life cycle is signalle A ) laggard B ) decline
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f ) Assume the supplier can on average earn $ 5 on each returned DVD player. Given the order quantity in part d , what is the supplier s expected profit?

Recent advertisements have shown the Planters Peanut to have a family, including a baby. Emphasizing the backstory of the evolution of this advertising mascot is an example of brand storytelling a doppelg nger brand image brand resonance an underdog brand biography
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2 5 . Jack Jackhammer agrees to defend and indemnify Ben Buildings for injury or damages sustained by third parties as a result of Jack s operations on Ben s premises. Which of the following accurately describes how Ben s defense costs might be covered under Jack s CGL policy? ( Search Chapter 4 ) a . In some cases, Ben s defense costs may be

According to Amazon Ads, What is the correct answer for this question? When advertising, how do loyalty - based objectives differ from consideration - based objectives? A . Loyalty - based objectives engages existing customers to become repeat buyers B . Loyalty - based objectives educate customers about the brand C . Loyalty - based objectives

Imagine you are the person responsible for developing B 2 B and B 2 C marketing activities for the company you ve chosen. You are required to propose one marketing activity for each, based on different challenges and opportunities related to potential changes in consumer behaviours for the next ten years.

Persuasive Message This activity is important because you will often need to persuade others in the workplace. The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of principles for effective tone and style in persuasive messages. Read the case and answer the questions that follow. Fahida is the CEO of a midsize software development
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The 2 0 1 4 domestic postage rate for first - class letters weighing 3 . 5 oz or less is 4 9 cents for the first ounce ( or less ) , plus 2 1 cents for each additional ounce ( or part of an ounce ) . Express the postage P as a piecewise defined function of the weight x of a letter, with
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If a company decides to reply to a reference inquiry about one of its former employees, the company can be held liable only through compelled self - publication cannot be held liable irrespective of the content of its reference can be held liable for negligent misinterpretation based on inaccurate remarks about the employee cannot be held liable
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Pursuing a claim in small claims court can become very expensive when the parties pay the required attorney fees. True False
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What is the benefit of advertising in Instagram Explore? It costs less money to advertise in Explore so advertisers can see better performance Fewer advertisers run ads in Explore so there is less competition People in Explore are in the mindset to discover content from creators they don't follow More people view content in Explore than they do in
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Part A - Knewledge and Underatanding: ( 4 5 ) Match the following terms weth the correct definition by wring the correct number next to each definition. Corporate Social Responsiblity Functional Manager Porter's 5 Forces Ethics The BCG Matrix Emotional inteligence Operational Plans Visionary Leader Geographic Divisions Transformational Leadership
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For a Hebrew service, what was the process of washing the body called? ( A ) purification of the dead ( B ) body washer Hevra Kadisha
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Cheng is asked to conduct an STP analysis for his firm. The first step he should perform in this analysis is to reposition existing segments. develop a business mission statement. choose the best target markets. conduct a SWOT analysis. divide the marketplace into subgroup 5 points to differences in regional culture. generational cohorts. 5 5
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"Making sure the right people are in the rights seats on the bus" was mentioned in the video. To what human resources activity does this metaphor best refer to ? a . Ensuring JetBlue's employees have the right pay and incentives b . Recruiting employees to work at JetBlue c . Ensuring JetBlue is adequately staffed given demand d . Matching
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Coca - Cola's efforts in sustainability and recyclable packaging illustrate the importance of q , having a production orientation balancing customer costs and benefits socially responsible marketing using marketing in nonprofit organizations While Coca - Cola advertises its products, it recognizes that product, distribution,
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The use of criminal laws directed at conduct or persons believed to be related to criminal acts is common, but they must be tailored to avoid what? any public outcry offending those involved obstruction of law enforcement infringing on individual rights
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Ross Hopkins, president of Hopkins Hospitality, has developed the tasks, durations, and predecessor relationships in the following table for building new motels. \ table [ [ Activity , Time ( weeks ) , \ table [ [ Immediate ] , [ Predecessor ( s ) ] ] , Activity,Time ( weeks ) , \ table [ [ Immediate ] , [ Predecessor ( s ) ] ] ] , [ a , m , b , a
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What's the Loop? Choose one an infinity sign, because the possibilities are infinite a continuous cycle of observing, reflecting, and making a situation you want to avoid: repeating the same action over and over again
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based on our long - arm statute, do you think Maine has jurisdiction over FreshFish? Yes - FreshFish has sufficient minimal contacts. No - FreshFish does not have sufficient minimal contacts.
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is the "first" management function because all other management functions depend on it . 1 ) leading organizing controlling 4 ) planning
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Question 3 of 4 How useful is knowing what support resources are available outside of your team? Not useful Highly useful
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Deep - level diversity consists of differences that are q , used to form initial impressions and categorizations of coworkers easy to measure objective and typically unchangeable learned only through extended interaction with others
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focuses on creating stable processes that fall within certain specifiable limits to monitor and improve an organization's processes. Streamlining Idealizing Quality Functional Deployment ( QFD ) Statistical process control ( SPC )
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III. Suppose a company has a fixed cost of $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 and a variable cost per unit of $ 1 0 . It sells its product for $ 1 5 . a . Calculate its break - even level of output. b . Calculate how much it must produce to make $ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 , assuming it can sell it all. c . Extra credit ( 5 points ) . At an output level of 3 5 , 0 0 0 units, if
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Question 5 ( 1 point ) Customer competence involves an enterprise's ability to recognize individual customer differences and tailor its behavior to meet the unique needs of each customer. True False
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A ( n ) based ethics code emphasizes the prevention of unlawful behavior by increasing control and penalizing wrongdoers. Multiple Choice legal corporate responsibility compliance integrity
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A formal organization is goal directed and often the goals are expressed in the organization's mission statement. Select one: a . true b . false
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Imagine that you work in Human Resources and you have been working hard to recruit a candidate for a highly specialized position. The position needs to be filled immediately because the last employee left with short notice, and this particular candidate is a "star" in their field. In order to get them to accept your offer, you make explicit
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Referencing the textbook discussion, sequence the steps that someone using the House of Quality procedure might follow in developing a new mountain bike in the correct order. a - 2 . What means can be used to identify customer desired traits?

An individual must possess certain moral qualifications to testify as a witness. Group of answer choices true false

Consideration involves: a . getting people organized. b . enforcing deadlines. c . being approachable to subordinates. d . instituting standard operating procedures.
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The role of HRM is to define and guide managers in the selection process. True False
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What is the primary purpose of IT architecture in an organization?A ) To manage daily IT operationsB ) To provide a blueprint for leveraging technology to meet organizational needsC ) To implement new software applicationsD ) To train employees on IT systems

Do some succession / career planning for yourself. Ask yourself: if I want to be a future leader, what are some of the steps I am going to take to become one. List three goals or actions you will take to become a leader. List support you will need to take those actions. List a date by which those actions will be completed and how you will check on

Organizational Change Chart Organizational Information Samsung Implementation of Sustainability Initiatives Mission: Samsung's mission is to create a better future for everyone through sustainability initiatives. Suggested Actions for Improvement:

Hugo is the owner of a popular restaurant. He supervises all of the staff in the restaurant. Thus, Hugo s restaurant is using a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ structure. Group of answer choices line - and - staff multidivisional line web matrix

If you receive a complaint, quickly accept blame, make excuses or blame other staff or the organization True False
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Not only do teams often produce better products than individuals working alone, they are also likely to generate more Blank _ _ _ _ _ _ from the team members who helped produce those products. Multiple select question. assertiveness commitment enthusiasm independence

Productivity refers to the relationship between an organization's and its inputs.
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T / F: Distribution has become an area where firms can create a strategic advantage through inventory management. True False

etration pricing means charging a relati the mass market. The low price is de antial market. Thus, penetration pric to be less effective in price - sensi o tempt competitors to enter t recoup product developmer
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Ellie is a pragmatic customer who tends to wait until a new product is proven and plenty of people are using it before she purchases it . Which of the following customer groups would Ellie most likely belong to ?

What are the three parts of the semantic triangle? Group of answer choices Word, Thought, Subject Voice, Tone, Subject Word, Thought, Voice

Consider the following contraints: x 1 + x 2 < = 9 x 2 < = 3 x 1 x 2 > = 0 x 1 > = 0 x 2 > = 0 Is there a MIN objective function that will have x 1 = 2 and x 2 = 2 as the unique optimal solution for the constraints? If so provide one example. If not, give a brief explanation.

Amazon also created a FreshDirect - style grocery, called Amazon q , a . Peapod b . Instacart c . FreshDirect d . Fresh
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What mistakes did Premier make with respect to its suppliers? A . It did not have close control over the status of the 1 s t and 2 n d tiers in its supply chain. B . It did not provide redundancy in its supply chain. C . It did not prepare for global supply chain disruption. D . All of the above.
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Middle managers need to be involved in the change process, even if they are not the change agents or champions Question 1 6 Select one: True False

Lead Generation examples for events incluat. trade shows referrals direct mail phone calls
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As a one of my students in financial statement analysis course, do you best in making a strategic analysis ( SWOT analysis ) for XXX Co . for 2 0 2 3 . Take in your consideration local environment. ( put your answer in the following matrix ) - only 3 - points each.

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The statement " It is assumed that the workers will be available to help test the new system" is known as a project _ _ _ _ _ . Select one: a . Task activity b . Constraint c . Assumption d . Work package

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Perform qualitative risk analysis is the process of adhering to the risk response plan of tracking identified risks, identifying new risks, monitoring residual risks, and evaluating the effectiveness of the risk response process throughout the project. Group of answer choices True False

The act of state doctrine is based on the principle that a country has limited authority over what transpires within its own territory. Question 1 options: True False

Holding the CTRL and SHIFT keys and tapping the 1 key will do which of the following? 2 Points reduce the decimal places shown for a number format numbers with commas and two decimal places increase the decimal places shown for a number apply the U . S . currency format with two decimal places apply a border around the perimeter of a highlighted

which of the following criteria is not typically used to assess the reliability of a source? The quality, rigor, suitability of a study design TThe number of social media followers, the source has The source is domain name, The authors, qualifications and expertise in the subject matter

In the type of organizational combination known as a joint venture: a . two organizations give up their individual identity for a new name. b . two organizations retain their identity yet create a new organization to accomplish a specific task. c . always involves a strict 5 0 / 5 0 split of responsibilities. d . places total control with the

At what stage of design should you consider the appropriate disposal of potential waste streams? Mark the best answer. a . Before site reclamation and final decommissioning of the facility b . During any modifications to the original facility c . Once the plant is built and waste streams can be measured d . Once the process has been designed e .
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1 . List the objectives of advertising . 2 . Explain the five approaches to creating a marketing budget . 3 . List the tools used for public relations and explain how each of these are used . 4 . List the tools used for publicity and explain how each is use

Which of the following systems integrates supplier, manufacturer, distributor, and customer logistics processes? Collaborative distribution system Supply chain management system Reverse logistics system Enterprise planning system Transaction processing system
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The _ _ _ _ has the power to bind the person who makes an offer simply by accepting the offer. Group of answer choices leasor mortgagee offeror offeree

1 . Describe what each of the 3 steps are. 2 . Distinguish between socially responsible and ethical decision making. 3 . Explain the benefits of using this method to assist you as a manager to ensure you are making ethical decisions. 4 . Explain the benefits of using this method to assist you as a manager to ensure you are making socially

Liz posted false information about a political candidate. After the candidate lost the election, he sued both Liz and the internet service provider for allowing false information to be disseminated through the service provider s network. Will the candidate be successful in his action against the internet service provider? Explain why or why not

Organizational Fit: - Ponder on the potential of the selected ERP system for your current organization, evaluate the system's suitability for your organization, specifically considering and address the system's potential in: Data Loading Data Extraction Managing and automating business functions ( e . g . , HR , Finance, Sales / Marketing ) .

Mergers and Acquisitions Part 1 Mergers and acquisitions ( M&A ) are strategic business transactions in which the ownership of companies is transferred or combined. There are different approaches to bring forth these transactions. Foundation Farms, Inc. is a small seller of organic milk. Restaurant Supplies, a much larger company, is a wholesaler
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According to Amazon Ads, What is the correct answer for this question? Li is the owner of a boutique marketing agency that manages Amazon Ads campaigns for creatives. What type of advertiser would Li be considered? Enterprise Partner Small and medium - sized business

The migration trend towards micropolitan and suburban areas has caused a shift in where people work. This has resulted in a rapid increase in the number of people who _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Question 2 Select one: a . commute b . telecommute c . leave the workforce d . purchase second residences e . work part - time

For this milestone, conduct an analysis of the situation in which TSI finds itself. Write a short paper that describes the business - related challenges faced by the organization. You are not describing solutions to those challenges just yet. Search for case studies or articles that discuss similar challenges faced by organizations with

Sofia a three - year - old child, was seriously injured when she stuck her fingers into an electrical outlet. Her parents sued the restaurant where the incident occurred, claiming it should have had child protective guards on the outlets. What is the burden of proof? a ) preponderance b ) clear and convincing c ) beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 1 ( 2 5 Marks ) The primary output of risk identification is the risk register. With reference to the above the case study, design a risk register for the project and ensure that AT LEAST FIVE ( 5 ) relevant risks are recorded on the register. Thereafter, discuss the merits of each risk in the context of the case study. Question 2 ( 2 5

Traditionally 8 0 percent of sales in a given product category come from what part of the distribution - curve? a . short head b . mid slope c . pareto point d . long tail Funholding is a large multinational company active in the 1 . petroleum 2 . capital market 3 . Chemicals 4 . Steel 5 . Beverages 6 . Hospitality 7 . Airlines 8 . Automobiles and

Research Whole Foods Market or another company that aligns with your personal ethics. Do they treat the suppliers in their supply chain in an ethical manner? If so , how have they incorporated their model of philanthropy and social responsibility into a successful business concept? What advantages does the company have due to ethical sourcing,

In what model, are physicians actual members or employees of a medical group which exists as a management entity and means of sharing income? Group Practice Without Walls Physician Practice Management Company Management Services Organization Provider Sponsored Organizations
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According to the text, a sales pitch refers to communication you use to: a . market yourself b . introduce yourself c . ask for a job d . highlight your references
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An organisation s strategy: A . remains set in place longer than the mission and objectives. B . generally forms over a period as events unfold. C . tends to be formed at the same time the mission is developed and objectives are formulated. D . is usually conceived at a single time when managers sit down and work out a comprehensive strategic plan

Routing Beer A local microbrewery wishes to determine the minimum cost plan for dropping off its daily distribution of beer to 4 bars. The distance ( in miles ) between the distributor ( D ) and each bar, and also between each pair of bars, is given in the table below. The table also gives the amount of beer to be dropped off at the bar each day.

is an emotional / behavioral response to real or imagined threats to an established work routine. Change agency O D intervention Resistance to change q , Radical innovation is an emotional / behavioral response to real or imagined threats to an established work routine. Change agency O D intervention Resistance to change q , Radical innovation
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Persuasive techniques in the digital age are more complex and impersonal. Persuasive requests are likely to be longer than direct requests. A persuader is effective only when he or she is believable. True or False
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What is the excellence that Leota and Turp argue Howe leaves out of her discussion of gamesmanship? ( NOTE: All fill in the blank will be reviewed by instructor for
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2 . 5 points Employees in today's workforce must be prepared to write using a variety of media. True False
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1 0 . F q , Aereo enters the broadcasting market with a new offer that streams the local broadcast signals to customers so that they can watch content on their PCs or tablet computers in real time or save for another viewing time. This is an example of incremental innovation.
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What is a way to ensure intercultural communication is effective? The communicator must Know everything about the other person's culture Be competent Smile all the time Talk in order to fill in the gaps in the conversation All of the above
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1 1 point Harmony Lane Music Shop recently started providing music lessons, on top of their existing selection of instruments for sale. Harmony Lane is expanding from offering just services to also offering goods. implementing a market segmentation strategy. capturing value through multiple pricing strategies. expanding from offering just goods to
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Which of the following was formed by official entities to collect, analyze, and publish statistical data about the U . S . economy as well as to publish data about all economic activities. Subscription business, bundling, freemium, and leasing Services, distribution, network marketing, and retail NAICS and SIC Small, medium, and large businesses
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The promotional tactics employed by Red Bull are evidence of q , socially responsible marketing a push strategy personal selling ce a pull strategy e sales promotion Question 4 of 5 ( 3 completed ) Next >
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Question 3 Within a project the critical path can be The expected length of the project All of the answers are correct Can be multiple paths within a project The path with the longest duration
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give me a correct answer from 4 options of these questions As a project manager for a renewable energy product, you regularly communicate key milestones to the larger team and your customers. Which project management responsibility is this an example of ? Controlling costs Managing company operations Managing tasks Planning and organizing
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"The product we have to offer you is vastly superior to anything else you'll find on the market. Thirteen different studies over the last five years have documented that customers prefer our brand. Thus, you should stock our brand in your store" is an example of q , arguing by questioning two - sided refutational argument arguing by stating
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