Description : Which of the following is the most common type of departmentalization? (a) Customer/Market Departmentalization ; (b) Function Departmentalization (c) Geography Departmentalization ; (c) Process Departmentalization
Last Answer : (b) Function Departmentalization
Description : When jobs are grouped together based on a particular type of customer, this is known as….. (a) Job structuring ; (b) Formalization ; (c) Centralization ; (d) Departmentalization
Last Answer : (d) Departmentalization
Description : Which of the following departmentalization can be considered necessary in an organization where the Company‟s products fall into several categories with very different production methods for each category? (a) Customer ; (b) Production ; (c) Process ; (d) Matrix
Last Answer : (c) Process ;
Description : Sun Petroleum Products departmentalizes by fuels, lubricants, and waxes and chemicals. This is an example of departmentalization by……….. (a) Product ; (b) Functions ; (c) Job design ; (d) Customer
Last Answer : (a) Product ;
Description : A manufacturing company has divided its departments into pattern making, fabric cutting, and fabric coloring. What type of departmentalization is this? (a) Geography Departmentalization ; (b) Process Departmentalization (c) Matrix/Project Departmentalization ; (d) Function Departmentalization
Last Answer : (b) Process Departmentalization
Description : Which type of departmentalization achieves economies of scale by placing people with common skills and orientations into common units? (a) Geographic ; (b) Product ; (c) Process ; (d) Functional
Last Answer : (d) Functional
Description : The matrix structure combines which two forms of departmentalization? (a) Simple And functional ; (b) Functional and product ; (c) Virtual and team ; (d) Product and organic
Last Answer : b
Description : Which of the following is characterized by wide spans of control, little formalization, a low degree of departmentalization, and authority centralized in a single person…………… (a) Bureaucracy ; (b) Simple structure ; (c) Matrix organization ; (d) Mechanistic structure
Last Answer : (b) Simple structure ;
Description : Which of the following structures is characterized by centralization, high formalization, extensive departmentalization, and a limited information network? (a) Technology model ; (b) Mechanistic model ; (c) Job satisfaction model ; (d) Organic model
Last Answer : (b) Mechanistic model ;
Description : __________ is the form of departmentalization that groups similar jobs and activities into departments. (a) A product structure ; (b) A divisional structure ; (c) A matrix structure ; (d) A functional structure
Last Answer : (d) A functional structure
Description : An organizational design with low departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person and little formalization are characteristics of ________. (a) Simple structure ; (b) Functional structure ; (c) Divisional structure ; (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (a) Simple structure ;
Description : Optimizing for tomorrow, the trends of today is the purpose of Strategy
Last Answer : False
Description : Two reasons for mergers and acquisitions are a. to increase managerial staff and to minimize economies of scale. b. to reduce tax obligations and increase managerial staff. c. to create seasonal trends ... of a new sales force. d. to provide improved capacity utilization and to gain new technology
Last Answer : to provide improved capacity utilization and to gain new technology
Description : Current trends in operations management include all of the following except (a) Just-in-time performance ; (b) rapid product development ; (c) mass customization (d) mass production
Last Answer : (d) mass production
Description : The total geographical area of Tripura is: a) 183.5sq.km b) 10,491sq.km c) 8152sq.km d) 1200 sq.km
Last Answer : b) 10,491sq.km
Description : Low geographical concentration with High co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Complex Export B. Multi-Domestic C. Simple Export D. Global Strategy
Last Answer : Global Strategy
Description : Low geographical dispersion with Low co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Multi-Domestic B. Global Strategy C. Simple Export D. None of the above
Last Answer : Simple Export
Description : High geographical concentration with High co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Global Strategy B. Complex Export C. Simple Export D. None of the above
Last Answer : Complex Export
Description : High geographical dispersion but Low co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Simple Export B. Global Strategy C. Multi-Domestic D. None of the above
Last Answer : Multi-Domestic
Description : International strategic options can be derived, from a consideration of geographical dispersion or concentration of various activities and.... A. Degree of international co-ordination B. Degree of Political Stability C. Degree of Competitive Advantage D. None of the above
Last Answer : Degree of international co-ordination
Description : Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Social Media Marketing Brand Awareness Customer Satisfaction Cost Ineffectiveness Gaining Market Insights
Last Answer : Cost Ineffectiveness
Description : GAP analysis: (a) Is a planning approach for determining where an organization as today. (b) Is a planning approach for determining how an organization will reach its goals. (c) Provides a diagram showing a company's present momentum and its potential. (d) All of the above.
Last Answer : (d) All of the above.
Description : A customer getting the option of choosing the type of bread and toppings / ingredients in QSR restaurant is an example of? A. Co-opetition B. Co-operation C. Co-Creation D. All of the above
Last Answer : Co-Creation
Description : A manager who is helping a customer return some shoes they purchased last week is dealing with what type of decision? (a) Non-programmed decision ; (b) Uncertainty ; (c) Bounded rationality ; (d) Programmed decision
Last Answer : (d) Programmed decision
Description : Product differentiation refers to the: A. Ability of the buyers of a product to negotiate a lower price. B. Response of incumbent firms to new entrants. C. Customer perception that a product is unique. D. Fact that as more of a product is produced the cheaper it becomes per unit
Last Answer : Customer perception that a product is unique.
Last Answer : Fact that as more of a product is produced the cheaper it becomes per unit
Description : Which is not true regarding differences between goods and services? (a) Services are generally produced and consumed simultaneously, tangible goods are not. (b) Services tend to have a more inconsistent ... tend to have higher customer interaction than services. (d) None of the above are true.
Last Answer : (c) Goods tend to have higher customer interaction than services.
Description : Managers today realize that long-term success can be achieved primarily by satisfying the customer. Customers are demanding quicker service, higher quality, and more _____. (a) Value for their money ; (b) Personal attention ; (c) Variety in services ; (d) Online choices
Last Answer : (a) Value for their money ;
Description : Co-Creation includes ______________________? A. Staging of Customer Events B. Outsourcing of Activities to Customers C. All the above options D. None of these options
Last Answer : None of these options
Description : In the Resource-based view (RBV) model, Intellectual capital does not include… A. Patents, brands B. Business systems C. Customer databases D. Includes all of the above
Last Answer : Includes all of the above
Description : Switching costs refer to the: A. Cost to a producer to exchange equipment in a facility when new technologies emerge. B. Cost of changing the firm’s strategic group. C. Costs suppliers incur when selling to a different customer. D. Costs customers incur when buying from a different supplier.
Last Answer : Costs customers incur when buying from a different supplier.
Description : Which of the following is NOT an entry barrier to an industry? A. None of these B. Economies of scale C. Customer loyalty D. Bargaining power of suppliers
Last Answer : Bargaining power of suppliers
Description : Select the most accurate statement. Value is ----------- : A. Means value for money B. Is best described as the benefits the business chooses to give to customers through it's ... Is the benefits of a product / service as perceived by the customer D. Does not offer competitive advantage
Last Answer : Is the benefits of a product / service as perceived by the customer
Description : Various Organizational routines & processes that determines how efficiently and effectively the Organization transforms it’s inputs into outputs is called: A. Strength B. Core Competencies C. Capabilities D. Customer Value
Last Answer : Core Competencies
Description : Abnormal cost is the cost: (a) Cost normally incurred at a given level of output (b) Cost not normally incurred at a given level of output (c) Cost which is charged to customer (d) Cost which is included in the cost of the productm
Last Answer : (b) Raw material, Finished goods
Description : Today‟s managers understand that the success of any effort at improving quality and productivity must include _____. (a) Quality management programs ; (b) Customer service improvements (c) Employee's participation ; (d) Manufacturing simplification
Last Answer : (c) Employee's participation ;
Description : Which of the following is not a typical service attribute? (a) intangible product ; (b) customer interaction is high ; (c) simultaneous production and consumption ; (d) difficult to resell
Last Answer : (b) customer interaction is high ;
Description : In a paragraph of no less than 125 words explain the three aspects involved in gaining a true appreciation for music.?
Last Answer : You have to do this assignment. We don't write essays forstudents.
Description : The major benefit of having employees participate in goal setting is: (a) That it provides the company with greater financial stability. (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult ... type of system. (d) That it provides more time for management to pursue other activities.
Last Answer : (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult goals and tasks.
Description : The Diamond Model assumes that: a) Multinational firms must develop global strategies based only on home demand conditions. b) Multinational firms must pay less attention to global consumers than domestic ... a firm plays a key role in shaping that firm's competitive advantage in global markets.
Last Answer : The national home base of a firm plays a key role in shaping that firm's competitive advantage in global markets.
Description : If Wimpey seeks information about trends in housing starts around the country and uses Department of Environment reports to get this information, it is using _______data. A)casual B)exploratory C)primary D)secondary
Last Answer : D)secondary
Description : Urbanization usually results in an increase in flood frequency because ___________. a) Less water is able to runoff in streams b) Less water is able to infiltrate into the ground, so instead is ... humans and then discharged to streams d) Rainfall is greater in urban areas than in rural areas
Last Answer : b) Less water is able to infiltrate into the ground, so instead is discharged rapidly into streams
Description : Multinational firms engaged in corruption: a) are normally more successful than those that are not engaged in corruption. b) are likely to become less innovative. c) can expand faster in global markets. d) Are always small- and medium-sized enterprises
Last Answer : are likely to become less innovative.
Description : Stoner and others have shown how groups can make decisions that are much less, or much more, cautious that any member would take alone. What are these changes called? (a) Diffusion of responsibility ; (b) Risky and cautious shift ; (c) Polarisation (d) Decision arrangement
Last Answer : (a) Diffusion of responsibility ;
Description : As a manager moves to higher positions in an organisation the ability to make ______ becomes ______ important. (a) Non-programmed; more ; (b) Programmed; more ; (c) Non-programmed; less (d) Programmed; much more
Last Answer : (a) Non-programmed; more ;
Description : Shallow earthquakes, less than 20 km deep are associated with a. Convergent plate boundaries b. Divergent plate boundaries c. Transform plate boundaries d. All of the Above
Last Answer : d. All of the Above
Description : Subsidiaires located in countries which are less crucial for success while holding low level of resources and capabilities are...? A. Dogs B. Implementers C. White Knights D. Strategic Leaders
Last Answer : Implementers