Exam 8: The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

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A firm has a formal, written guide regarding its zero-tolerance attitude towards sexual harassment and the consequences of its violation. By definition, this is a _____ of the firm.

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Question 101

Employees tend to be motivated and perform better if they are taken in by the vision of the top managers of their organizations. It therefore becomes essentials for top managers to develop a strong sense of _____.

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Question 102

According to Henri Fayol, unity means that managers need to make every attempt to collect and use all available information in the planning process.

(True/False)

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Question 103

A winery decides to manufacture its own packaging bottles instead of purchasing them from a bottle manufacturing company to reduces costs. The winery is employing a forward vertical integration strategy.

(True/False)

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Question 104

A written set of instructions that describes the series of actions that a manager should take in a specific situation is called the standing operation procedure (SOP) of an organization.

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Question 105

List and briefly explain the different corporate-level strategies.

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Question 106

A specific action plan created to complete various aspects of a program is called a project.

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Question 107

A group of managers analyze both, the internal strengths and weaknesses of their organization as well as the opportunities and threats of the external environment. What type of analysis is this?

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Question 108

Though a company's netbook prices are higher than other netbooks with the same configuration, the company offers features that are exclusive only to its netbooks. The company is following a differentiation strategy.

(True/False)

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Question 109

Most electronic goods have the option of changing the operating language. This done by manufacturers so that the same electronic device can be supplied and marketed around the world. The manufacturers in this case are applying a(n) _____.

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Question 110

According to Henri Fayol, continuity means that planning is an ongoing process in which managers build and refine previous plans and continually modify plans at all levels so they fit together into one broad framework.

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Question 111

A beverage manufacturer enters the snack food business with the purchase of a popular potato chip company. This is an example of diversification.

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A firm has a formal, written guide regarding its zero-tolerance attitude towards sexual harassment and the consequences of its violation. By definition, this is a _____ of the firm.

Employees tend to be motivated and perform better if they are taken in by the vision of the top managers of their organizations. It therefore becomes essentials for top managers to develop a strong sense of _____.

According to Henri Fayol, unity means that managers need to make every attempt to collect and use all available information in the planning process.

A winery decides to manufacture its own packaging bottles instead of purchasing them from a bottle manufacturing company to reduces costs. The winery is employing a forward vertical integration strategy.

A written set of instructions that describes the series of actions that a manager should take in a specific situation is called the standing operation procedure (SOP) of an organization.

List and briefly explain the different corporate-level strategies.

A specific action plan created to complete various aspects of a program is called a project.

A group of managers analyze both, the internal strengths and weaknesses of their organization as well as the opportunities and threats of the external environment. What type of analysis is this?

Though a company's netbook prices are higher than other netbooks with the same configuration, the company offers features that are exclusive only to its netbooks. The company is following a differentiation strategy.

Most electronic goods have the option of changing the operating language. This done by manufacturers so that the same electronic device can be supplied and marketed around the world. The manufacturers in this case are applying a(n) _____.

According to Henri Fayol, continuity means that planning is an ongoing process in which managers build and refine previous plans and continually modify plans at all levels so they fit together into one broad framework.

A beverage manufacturer enters the snack food business with the purchase of a popular potato chip company. This is an example of diversification.

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The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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