XYZ Co is trying to forecast future customers' needs through the use of advanced technology and the collection of an updated customers' database. XYZ Co wants its employees to work extra hard in order achieve this specific goal. XYZ Co's goal is also variable O challenging O fixed impossible Which of the following traits is associated with problem seekers? They are passive in information gathering, not wanting to make decisions or deal with problems. They are willing to make decisions and try to solve problems, but only when forced by the situation They are reactive in gathering information to solve problems after, but not before they occur They anticipate performance threats and opportunities, and take action to gain an advantage Which of the following is true of a matrix structure? O Workers in a matrix structure are allowed to be part of only one team at a time. O A matrix structures does not have the ability to be flexible while dealing with regional differences It is accomplished by creating permanent teams that cut across functions to support specific products, projects, or programs. A matrix structure is made up of temporary teams that are disbanded after each project o XYZ. is a manufacturing company in Lebanon and produces high-quality medical supplies for Lebanese hospitals. During the last month, Mazen realized a high absenteeism rate in night shifts. What would be the first step toward resolving the problem? O The first step is to find and define the problem O The first step is to choose a solution among alternatives and implement it O The first step is to focus on symptoms (the absenteeism rate) O The first step is to implement a solution and then check if the problem is resolved The manager of XYZ company is trying to increase the sale of a product by developing plans that will help in searching the market for a better source of material, and to improve the quality and make the product more known and reachable in the entire country. Which type of plan the manager used to help increase of sales? Production plan O Financial plan O Human resource plan O Marketing plan Which of the following is an advantage of a functional structure? O Economies of scale with efficient use of resources. Improved coordination across functional departments Improved communication across functional departments Clear points of responsibility for product or service delivery