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General Management Questions and Answers January 13, 2015

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Write a cover letter for an HR Consultant in Performance Improvement position at McDonald's
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Your company needs to generate 2 5 0 purchases this year. Conversion from the Awareness stage of the funnel to the Consideration stage of the funnel is 3 0 % . Conversion from the Consideration stage of the funnel to the Purchase of the funnel is 5 % . How many top of funnel leads will your company need to generate to close 2 5 0 Purchases?
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Taking a systems viewpoint with regard to operations in today's environment increasingly leads decision makers to consider q , in response to the q , .
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A Type II error occurs when the new drug is deemed ineffective, but it is actually effective. True False
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The best employees are the ones who believe they're and treated valued; fairly always correct; well valued; equitably
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3 . 1 . 2 : Cons of Sole Proprietorships Apply What You've Learned: Sole Proprietorship Liability For each liability or debt listed below, determine whether a sole proprietor will be personally liable for it . 1 try left Amounts owed to vendors and suppliers Wages and benefits owed to employees Damages for breaching a contract Taxes, fines, and
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The profit margin of US restaurant business is closest to 2 0 % 1 0 % 5 % 1 5 %
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The JustWTR Corporation is committed to social responsibility. It is looking for a new shipping partner and has found MoveIT, one that seems perfect since it employs individuals with disabilities, contributes a portion of profit to the local school system, and allows its employees to work on flextime. JustWTR is very interested in MoveITs

Any thought, emotion, or behavior that does not align with changes to existing routines is called: change agency adaptation resistance to change organizational development
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A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is designed to provide information about the performance of the process under stable operating conditions, i . e . , when no special causes of variation are present. a . cost analysis report b . make - or - buy analysis c . process criterion survey d . process capability study

Question 1 3 1 Point "Determine the process that will be used to request, approve, and manage changes on the project." Initiating Planning Executing Monitoring and Controlling Closing
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4 3 points What is the most important managerial task of those listed below? decision making hiring and firing people maintaining the information system managing the robots on the plant floor micromanaging each employee
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A significant advantage of vendor managed inventory ( VMI ) is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Group of answer choices more control for the vendor less financial investment for the customer collaboration between vendor and customer All of the above None of the above

The consumer journey is made up of multiple steps, including Website Development Traditional Marketing Both of these Neither of these
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A breach may be waived by an express statement of the victim, or: Group of answer choices arbitration order implied from the conduct of the victim. by recision online mitigation

1 . 4 Identify how Wrigley s should set up their key primary and secondary supply chain activities in China. ( 1 0 )

Miranda is about to take a 9 - week leave, and she states her reason for the long leave to her manager. According to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1 9 9 3 , which reason will justify the organization s decision to grant unpaid family leave to Miranda? Multiple Choice Miranda is attending her school friend s wedding. Miranda has been working

1 . 1 In this Assignment, you are expected to identify the appropriate technology / ies and explain how you will integrate this / these technology / ies in your lesson in order to: i . ii . iii. iv . enhance the quality of teaching and learning make learning fun promote innovation bring the quite and shy learner to life Instructions: Refer to the

In a general partnership, you are personally liable for the actions of your partner. Question 7 options: True False

Which rap artist from Philadelphia is known for creating gangster rap and influenced Ice - T ? Group of answer choices Will Smith Beanie Sigel Steady B Schoolly D

mployees value high self - awareness, appreciation of others, and openness to feedback which are characteristics of a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ leader. Multiple Choice transformational situational servant humble

Compare contrast and explain how the business judgment rule applies to the act of the directors of Main Street Inc. who a to approve the acquisition of a fLybYnight company that turns about to be a lousy investment but based on the best available information at the time it seemed like a great deal with the opportunity to expand into a new line of

Which statement BEST summarizes the status of working conditions in the factories of Southeast Asia? Group of answer choices Watchdog organizations closely monitor employees' health as well as industries' impact on the environment. Working conditions are poor, labor unions are repressed, and international criticism leads to few changes. People are

If James offers to purchase Bill's house and two of this cars, and Bill responds that he will sell the house and one of the cars for a specified price, but not two cars, then Bill and James: A . do not have any valid contract B . Have a valid contract for the house, but no cars C . Have a valid contract for one car D . Have a valid contract for

What is the z - score for a 7 6 % service level? ( Slide 8 ) Group of answer choices 1 . 0 5 0 . 9 4 0 . 7 1 0 . 8 7 1 . 0 1 0 . 8 2 0 . 7 6

Paced lines do not require that inventory storage areas are placed between work stations. Question 8 options: True False

Shakes Mudau owns a fruit and vegetable warehouse and he hired Rofhiwa Ndou as a labourer to help him with the day - to - day running of the warehouse. Initially, Shakes allowed Rofhiwa only to unpack new stock, remove expired products and assist customers. However, Rofhiwa has become bored with his job and Shakes believes that giving him more

Q 3 According to The Startup Playbook, competitors are: A "significant threat" to startups A "key consideration" for investors Potential partners A "startup ghost story" Q 4 Which of these are examples of Intrapreneurship?
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Enterprise incentive management software is used by managers to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Question 2 1 options: select and develop mission - critical employees quantify correlations between pay and performance monitor training and development needs motivate employees to meet and exceed departmental goals

there can be significant costs involved. Title VII. QUESTION 8 Non - U . S . citizens employed in the United States are protected against workplace discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Right of 1 9 6 4 . True False
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The U . S . Labor Department filed a complaint against Swatch Group alleging that the Swiss watchmaker improperly used transfer pricing to evade millions of dollars in customs duties and taxes. Group of answer choices True False

Indicate whether the following statement is TRUE or FALSE: Being a proficient reader is not only about being versed in the medium of instruction; it is about being given access to disciplinary conversations about knowledge, and acquiring tools to join those conversations, as well as time and support in mastering them over the course of an
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Present the training program you have been working on throughout the quarter in video format. Using whatever technology you have identified for use in the training, present your training to the instructor just as you would for the trash company. Accompany this training with a 2 - 3 page precis in which you explain your decisions regarding:

If a plaintiff challenges racial classifications, the court must review the classifications under: strict scrutiny intermediate scrutiny rational basis review rational basis review
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Question 2 0 1 . 5 p t s Digital marketing, as opposed to traditional marketing, is significantly distinguished by multiple flows of information in multiple directions. reduced applications for direct marketing. the use of the internet to deliver messages. diminished importance of marketing in brand discussions.
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Firms will choose different entry strategies into the global marketplace depending on the several factors. Which is NOT one of them? A . Tariff rates B . The degree of adaption of your product required C . The ability of the firms executives to speak the native language D . Transportation and marketing costs E . All of the above are correct
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Word of mouth is linked to Select one: a . Social factor b . Demographic factor c . Cultural factor d . Psychographic factor e . Personal factor

True / False: Emotional intelligence is a skill that can be learned False True
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In Distributed Cognition. ( select all that applies ) Focuses on information propagation & transformation The people, environment & artefacts are regarded as one cognitive system Aims to derive theory from systematic analysis of data Three levels of 'coding' Used for analyzing collaborative work
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q , information. firms are those that successfully generate, disseminate, and respond to market A Customer - oriented Information - oriented Market - oriented D Competitive - oriented
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Question 8 2 ( 1 point ) As discussed in class, a salesperson's most important trait is likeability. True False
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To establish a prima facie case of illegal employment discrimination, a person only needs to be able to show two things: 1 ) he / she belongs to a protected class and 2 ) that he / she was rejected for the job in question. Group of answer choices True False

A company's generic strategy that strives for it to become an industry's overall low - cost provider tends to be more appealing than other generic strategies when a . buyers have high switching costs in changing from one seller's product to another. b . the market is composed of many distinct segments with varying buyer needs and expectations. c .
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3 Points Romero Inc. manufactures paper products. One set of workers at Romero Inc. has the full - time job of sorting scrap as it enters the facility. The quality of sorting is regularly monitored by checking the quality of the paper products, and necessary instructions are given to the scrap sorters. In the context of the core dimensions of the
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Discuss circumstances when an employer may ignore the EPA Act of 1 9 6 3
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Introduction - State the focus and the layout of your paper. History - Provide a brief overview of the evolution of quality in the U . S . healthcare industry. Characteristics of Quality Evolution - Describe the characteristics of quality movement in the U . S . healthcare industry. Process Improvement - Discuss the concept of process improvement
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8 What is the difference between the coaching and pacesetting leadership styles? Coaching leaders constantly seek input from the people they lead; pacesetting leaders are firm, controlling, and seek little input from their followers. Coaching leaders focus on the successful performance of the people they lead; pacesetting leaders are high - energy
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What are the primary functions of public management? A . Isolating managers from employees B . Promoting political affiliations C . Increasing personal profits D . Enhancing public service delivery and organizational effectiveness
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Addy and River are the two parties in a lawsuit. Addy has sued River because River hit Addy's car and Addy has had to pay for damage to the car, as well as medical expenses. Addy's attorney and River's attorney present their cases to a group of three people. After hearing each side present their case, these three people confer and render a
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Of the four basic types of leaders, which one is also called to Superleade transactional leadership visionary leadership empowering leadership directive leadership
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Question 4 6 ( 1 point ) Which of the following is false regarding an effective WHP proposal? Expected benefits are based on the subjective feelings of the WHP programmer The identified problem does not need to be clearly described and quantified. All the listed options are false A practical strategy to address the problem is not mentioned.
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The general guide to ethical decision - making that tries to create win - win results for all everyone affected by the decision is called the two - way test true or false

Discuss the concept of blue ocean strategy and how it relates to the principles of Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation. Provide an example of a company ( that is not used in the articles or text ) that created a blue ocean and the impact it had on its adoption curve.

Remote teams are becoming increasingly common because of: Question 9 2 Answer a . improvements in information technology. b . increasing dispersion of employees across cities and countries. c . All of these factors have increased the presence of remote teams. d . the need to minimize workplace violence. e . the shift from production - based to

Page 4 What commitment forms would you most believe - Affective - Continuance - Normative
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Use the drop down menus to match the high reliability principle to the associated behavior. Look at every process from the perspective of what can go wrong and pay close attention to near misses Commitment to resilience Dig deeper to find a solution and acknowledging the complexity by avoiding simple explanations by engaging Preoccupation with
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How is amazon employee pay budget determined? What is the specific process of determining each employee pay raises, incentives, stocks etc ( who are involved in the process, what are their roles ) ? Are performance appraisal results counted in the process? are the practices are consistent with the Key Factors of Successful Strategy Implementation

Dr . Meyers, an accounting professor, is concerned that he was not engaging his students as much as he would like. He asks his boss, the department chair, and two of his colleagues to sit in on one of his classes, to give him comments and suggestions for improvement. He also passes out student evaluation forms. Dr . Meyers is Multiple Choice
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The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ focuses on bringing different talents and perspectives together to make the best organizational decisions and to produce innovative, competitive products and services. Question 1 0 options: access and legitimacy paradigm discrimination and fairness paradigm learning and effectiveness paradigm acceptance and

Charles Landon sells software to large manufacturing firms. He strives to convert prospects into customers. After customers have purchased from Charles, what is the LEAST likely action he should take if he wants to ensure future sales? q , A . Keeping service promises B . Increasing account penetration C . Contacting the account regularly D .
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1 . 2 . The text identifies the influence of external and internal forces on school aims. Analyse pages 3 9 1 and 3 9 2 to identify these forces. ( 4

Under contributory negligence, plaintiffs may do which of the following? A . Recover damages regardless of whether they contributed to the injuries B . Recover damages if the defendant proves there was proximate cause C . Collect damages even if they contributed to the injuries D . Not recover damages if they contributed to their injuries

Question 1 2 4 pts Pricing information is a trade secret. True False
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Identify 2 improvements you have seen in the health care sector that support the total quality philosophy.
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Websites like J Nicolas, PA or Heather Syth , Healer, have validated resources for health information. Select the correct answer. True False

QUESTION 3 FILL IN THE BLANKSSHORT ANSWER The systematic study of individuals, teams, and structure and their impact on how people feel / think / act in organizations is called
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ABC Cop. introduced a training program that ensured everyone had the required knowledge and skills to perform the work. The company also brought in a performance based reward system that accurately identified employees who performed better than others. According to expectanc hear, these practices improve motivation by . O a . Improving to

Which of the following is one of the main goals of a mediator in a dispute? Multiple Choice Filing a lawsuit in the state or federal courts on behalf of the disputing parties. Help each party listen to the opposing party's concerns. Making a decision on behalf of both the parties to resolve the dispute. Acting as the weaker party's attorney in the
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In qualitative research, what does the term 'saturation' mean? Question 4 2 options: The point at which adding more participants to the study yields no new insights. The highest level of data complexity. The use of highly detailed and vivid descriptions. The saturation of colors in research visual aids.

please try to give correct answer 7 5 3 . Wie k nnen Unternehmen bei der Zahlung und Aussch ttung ihrer Dividenden die Interessen der Aktion re mit ethischen Erw gungen in Einklang bringen?

A is a good analogy for the concept of control. This is because control is the organizational function that keeps organizations moving in the proper direction.
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Question 2 Today, the basic management functions are considered to be ( CSLO 1 , CSLO 3 ) q , planning, coordinating, leading, and moritoring q , planning, organizing, leading, and motivating q , commanding, organizing, leading, and decision making q , planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
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Backpacks To Go makes a TV commercial in which trendy students are shown wearing travel backpacks and visiting exciting destinations. Adventuresome Travel relies heavily on e - commerce ( website sales ) because its customers do not need to inspect the product physically. Because consumers see the value in the time, energy, and research
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MOD 5 - 5 5 : Selecting a medical insurance carrier is a complicated, highly specialized and technical process. Which statement describes the MOST effective way to select a medical insurance carrier? Request proposals from three carriers. Select carrier through competitive bidding. Remain with current insurance carrier. Outsource the process to a
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Question 4 : How does the newly proposed organizational structure ( as shown in Exhibit 4 ) support standardization efforts across European markets? ( 1 0 points ) Question 5 : How does this case study demonstrate the importance of alignment between strategy and organizational structure? What are your key takeaways? ( 1 0 points ) Question 4 : How
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What is one of the most common types of organizational structure, which includes divided duties of labor, specialization, and a hierarchy of responsibility? a . ) Span of control b . ) Formalization c . ) Centralization d . ) Bureaucracy

You should not use a cookie - cutter business plan program because Multiple Choice each business plan should have its own voice, feel, and presentation. All of these choices are correct. potential investors are often family members, which makes it critical that the entrepreneur seeks to ensure the chances of success by doing thorough planning and
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Feminine cultures emphasize: Question 4 4 options: flexibility and change. independence and dominance. certainty and predictability. empathy and emotional openness.

Chobani introduced a Greek - style yogurt in response to an increased interest in Mediterranean culture. modern dairy - farming techniques. a reduced interest in health food. changing tastes of American consumers. the marketability of kid - friendly foods. Question 2 ( 1 point )
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Which of the following is not a common strategy for competitive advantage in CRM ? a ) Differentiation b ) Low - cost leadership c ) Response to customer demand d ) Random product selection

Which of the following statements is TRUE: JIT operations typically carry a lot of inventory Waste is more likely to occur in a push system than in a pull system. IIT manufacturing was first developed by U . S . automakers Kanban production is the only way to implement a pull production system.
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Disruptive technologies first reach which of the following types of users in the established market? High - demand users All of the above Low - demand users Moderate - demand users
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Bar graphs used to reflect the relative frequency of a phenomenon are tools using which problem - solving technique? Synetics. Flowcharts. Fishbone Diagrams. Pareto's principle.

Van Poolen and Associates has been a successful mid - sized, full - service advertising agency for more than two decades. In an attempt to serve its clients more efficiently in a competitive marketplace, the agency has changed its compensation package to include payment based on results. If the client agrees, what results must Van Poolen and

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What are key attributes about your positioning statement? q , The same as your mission statement, vision statement, or tagline A page or one - sheet used to describe the benefits to your audience A short phrase repeated to your customer over and over A short phrase used only internally within an organization
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Which of the following best describes "Service Blueprinting" in service operations management? A ) A method for designing physical layouts in manufacturing facilities. B ) A visual representation that outlines the service process, including customer interactions, front - stage and back - stage activities, and support processes. C ) A tool used for

Kombi Sports Inc: Staying Ahead of the Curve: 1 ) Conduct a PEST Analysis ( Analyze the external environment in which the company operates. List at least 2 - 4 issues based on the case facts ) 2 ) and Porter's 5 Forces Analysis ( where you identify the industry it is operating in and whether each force is high, moderate or low and using case facts

It indicates the number of units that is required to be sold in order to produce a profit of zero but at the same time to recover all associated costs. Marks: 2 O EB Point OBE Point OCB Point AB Point

To be effective as a follower, it is necessary to implement decisions made by a leader even when they are misguided or unethical. Group of answer choices True False

Which of the following represents a four step process for addressing and diffusing conflict 1 OKAY 2 FINE 3 EASE 4 CALM

Which of the following is not a description of organizational culture? a . A system of reporting relationships b . A system of shared beliefs & values c . An organization's personality d . A & B only. e . B & C only. f . None of the above.

Question 7 Not yet answered Marked out of 1 . 0 0 What is the critical path? Select one: a . A , D , F , H b . C , E , F , H c . C , E , G d . B , E , F , H
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Match an organization's entrepreneurial tendencies ( on the left ) with their descriptions ( on the right ) . Drag and drop application.Independent actionIndependent action drop zone empty.InnovativenessInnovativeness drop zone empty.Risk takingRisk taking drop zone empty.ProactivenessProactiveness drop zone empty.Competitive

Your Competitive Intelligence team reports that a wave of product liability lawsuits is likely to cause Digby to pull the product Dome entirely off the market this year. Assume Digby scraps all capacity and inventory this round, completely writing off those assets and escrowing the proceeds to a settlement fund, and assume these lawsuits will have

In the additive and / or multiplicative time series model with a clear indication of trend, seasonality, and random noise - what process would you undertake before proceeding with further analysis and why: , a ) Filtering to determine the stationary process. b ) Inversion to determine constant state process. c ) Difference Equations to determine

Match each brand to its correct business - level strategy. Focused Differentiation Focused Cost Leadership Differentiation Cost Leadership Match each of the options above to the items below. Chevy No answer Cadillac No answer BIC No answer Mont Blanc No answer PrevQuestion 2 linked to 3 and 4 of 1 0 Total 2 3

The attribution process is important because it helps us: Multiple choice question. explain our stereotypes. save time and resources. understand cause effect relationships. avoid awkward conversations.

Describe at least two management positions that will require training for in - country positions. The description must include the identification of cultural, linguistics and specialized skills needed for the positions. Culturally, describe differences, such as management styles between the workforce in the home country and in your chosen country.

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