Description : PESTLE analysis is: a) a broad framework to help managers understand the environment in which their business operates. b) a checklist to ask how political, economic, strategic or ... strategic or technological factors. d) a framework for strategic analysis of internal and external environment
Last Answer : a broad framework to help managers understand the environment in which their business operates.
Description : The decision-making model consists of four styles: directive, analytic, behavioral and _______________. (a) Conceptual ; (b) Intuitive ; (c) Group interaction ; (d) Laggard
Last Answer : (a) Conceptual ;
Description : Employee recognition can: (a) Be a strong motivator. ; (b) Lead to unrealistic expectations. ; (c) Help with MBO program implementation. ; (d) Assist with goal setting.
Last Answer : (a) Be a strong motivator. ;
Description : Which of the following are not so easy for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Style of Leadership B. Strategy C. Systems D. Structure
Last Answer : Style of Leadership
Description : Which of the following are easier for management to influence and change during strategy implementation? A. Staffing B. Style of Leadership C. Structure D. Skills
Last Answer : Structure
Description : Dams are designed to reduce flooding by _______________. a) Protecting river banks from erosion b) Providing storage for flood water c) Increasing the downstream velocity of flood water d) Trapping sediment behind the dam so it can't be deposited downstream
Last Answer : b) Providing storage for flood water
Description : Stability Strategy is a _______________ strategy a. Business level b. Corporate level c. strategic level d. Functional
Last Answer : Corporate level
Description : Micro environment is the _______________ environment of the company a. Internal b.External c. human d. Finance
Last Answer : Internal
Description : The planning process can be used to promote _______________ inorganization (a) Advancement ; (b) Technologies ; (c) Innovation ; (d) Discoveries
Last Answer : (c) Innovation ;
Description : Which role in a group setting contributes to the social-emotional bonding of members and the group's overall success? (a) Facilitative/building role ; (b) Individualizing ; (c) Maintenance ; (d) Blocking
Last Answer : ; (c) Maintenance ;
Description : An important factor of the preplanning stage in group dynamics is determining what the group is to accomplish; this is known as………………… (a) Goal setting ; (b) Cohesion ; (c) Clarity of purpose ; (d) Group orientation
Last Answer : (c) Clarity of purpose ;
Description : Needs such as training the group, setting standards and maintaining discipline, and appointing subleaders may be called (a) individual functions (b) task functions (c) team functions (d) work ... such functions as attending to personal problems, giving praise and status and training the individual.]
Last Answer : (c) team functions
Description : In the context of strategic management, stakeholders can be defined as: a) An individual or group with a financial stake in the organization b) An external individual or group that is able to ... individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Last Answer : An individual or group with an interest in the organization's activities and who seeks to influence them
Description : Changes in behavior as a result of observation and manipulation of conditions in an environment are termed……………. (a) The Hawthorne effect ; (b) Group dynamic ; (c) Social influence ; (d) Sociometry
Last Answer : (a) The Hawthorne effect ;
Description : A particular business unit operates in a low-growth, mature market, in which it has a large market share. What term is used in the BCG matrix for this business? A. None of these options B. Cash cow C. Star D. Dog
Last Answer : Cash cow
Description : What is the purpose of the CAGE framework? a) The CAGE framework investigates to what extent home demand, home factor conditions and domestic rivalry are important to multinational firms. ... d) The CAGE framework a checklist for forecasting political, economic, strategic or technological factors.
Last Answer : The CAGE framework analyses bilateral differences and commonalities between two countries.
Description : The purpose of a SWOT Analysis is to analyse ----------- : A. The strategic capability of an Organization B. External and Internal Environments C. The Business Environment and the strategic capability of a Firm relative to Competitors D. The Business Environment in which an Organization operates
Last Answer : The Business Environment and the strategic capability of a Firm relative to Competitors
Description : Members within a group that share similar experiences and feelings are known to have…………. (a) Process ; (b) Universal ; (c) Content ; (d) Conflict
Last Answer : (b) Universal ;
Description : When the series field relay "FR" of the winch circuit shown in the illustration is energized during dynamic braking the _______________. EL-0102 A. shunt Field Relay "FR-B.O." is de-energized and contacts ... . shunt Field Relay "FR-B.O." opposes the series coil's flux and sets the mechanical brake
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Believes, attitudes, traditions and expectations which are shared by group members is called (a) Group norms ; (b) Group communication ; (c) Group cohesiveness ; (d) Group structure
Last Answer : (a) Group norms ;
Description : ----------is the attractiveness of the members towards the group or resistance to leave it (a) Group norms ; (b) Group behavior ; (c) Group cohesiveness ; (d) Group structure
Last Answer : c
Description : According to the text, the categories of antecedent conditions for conflict include all of the following except: (a) communication. ; (b) structure. ; (c) group interaction. ; (d) personal variables.
Last Answer : (c) group interaction. ;
Description : The Presidential system operates most successfully in the USA because of (1) A strong two party system (2) A well demarcated constitution (3) Judicial review (4) Minor contradictions in society
Last Answer : (4) Minor contradictions in society Explanation: The presidential system is a system of government where an executive branch is led by a President who serves as both head of state and head of government. It operates most successfully in the USA because of Minor Contradictions in society.
Description : Strategic management can be defined as: a) a process of setting written long-term profit plans for the organization. b) a process of measuring performance of the organization. c) a process of operational planning. d) a process of setting long-term direction for the organization
Last Answer : a process of setting long-term direction for the organization
Description : Which of the following is NOT an important issue relating to goal-setting theory? (a) Goal specificity ; (b) Equity among workers ; (c) Feedback ; (d) Defining the goal
Last Answer : (b) Equity among workers ;
Description : __________ is counter to goal-setting theory. (a) Expectancy Theory ; (b) Reinforcement Theory ; (c) ERG Theory ; (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (b) Reinforcement Theory ;
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 : Management by objectives emphasizes participatively setting goals that are: (a) General in nature. ; (b) Easy to attain. ; (c) Easy to create and develop. (d) Tangible, verifiable, and measurable.
Last Answer : (d) Tangible, verifiable, and measurable.
Description : Expectancy theory is an example of a: (a) Process Theory ; (b) Goal-setting Theory ; (c) Needs Theory ; (d) Cognitive Evaluation Theory
Last Answer : (a) Process Theory ;
Description : Which one of the following does not influence Organizational Learning ? A. Awareness of wider environmental developments B. Knowledge of Competitor activity C. Reflecting on past actions D. Applying Activity Maps
Last Answer : Reflecting on past actions
Description : The International Monetary Fund is important because: A. It has sufficient financial resources to deal with a major global financial crisis. B. It has sufficient financial resources to help individual ... C. Emerging economies can exercise significant influence on it. D. It fixes exchange rates.
Last Answer : It has sufficient financial resources to help individual countries facing balance of payments problems
Description : ---------- leader is self confident and can attract followers by his great influence (a) Charismatic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (a) Charismatic ;
Description : Which of the following is NOT a major influence on the rate of compensation? (a) Competition ; (b) Voluntary retirement ; (c) Laws ; (d) Unions
Last Answer : (a) Competition ;
Description : The main influence on the behavioral science theories were: (a) Psychology and sociology. ; (b) Sociology and bureaucracy. ; (c) Sociology and science. (d) Bureaucracy and psychology.
Last Answer : (a) Psychology and sociology. ;
Description : _____ is an individual's capacity to influence decisions a) Span of control ; (b) Line authority ; (c) Staff authority ; (d) Power
Last Answer : Line authority
Description : Possibly the most important pre-20th century influence on management was: (a) Therbligs ; (b) The industrial revolution. ; (c) Scientific management. ; (d) The division of labor.
Last Answer : (b) The industrial revolution. ;
Description : Hersey and Blanchard present a form of situational leadership based on the ___________ of the people the leader is attempting to influence. (a) Readiness ; (b) personality ; (c) intelligence ; (d) motivation
Last Answer : (a) Readiness ;
Description : Another contingency model of leadership is the path-goal theory. This suggests that subordinates will see leadership behaviour as a motivating influence if (a) their effective performance will satisfy their needs ... support is provided (c) path-goal relationships are clarified ; (d) all the above
Last Answer : (d) all the above
Description : Legitimate power is based on the subordinate s perception that the leader has a right to exercise influence because of the leader s (a) role or position within the organisation (b) ability to ... perception of the leader as someone who is competent and who has some special knowledge or expertise.]
Last Answer : (a) role or position within the organisation
Description : Within an organisation, leadership influence will be dependent upon the type of ________ that the leader can exercise over the followers. (a) Power ; (b) friendship ; (c) knowledge ; (d) ... a social process which helps to explain how different people can influence the behaviour/actions of others.]
Last Answer : (a) Power ;
Description : Only managers can be true leaders, because they have the ability to influence others. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : The eye of a cyclone is a) Cloudy and highly stormy. b) Full of strong winds. c) Calm and cloudless d) Site with high atmospheric pressure.
Last Answer : c) Calm and cloudless
Description : According to Hofstede, a _____ uncertainty-avoidance culture tries to develop legal institutions that create security. A. Weak B. Strong C. Mixed D. Un-decisive
Last Answer : Strong
Description : The acronym SWOT stands for : A. Strong, Weak, Occasion, Traits B. Services, Worldwide, Optimization, Transport C. Strengths, Worldwide, Overcome, Threats D. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Last Answer : Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Description : The _______________ is the heart of the patient counselling session A) Preparing for the session. B) Opening the session. C) Counselling content. D) Closing the session.
Last Answer : C) Counselling content.
Description : A _______ is a connecting devicethat operates in the physical and data link layers of theInternet model. A) repeater B) bridge C) router D) none of the above
Last Answer : bridge
Description : A repeater is a connecting devicethat operates in the _______ layer of theInternet model. A) physical B) data link C) network D) all of theabove
Last Answer : physical
Description : A _______ is a connecting device that operates in the physical and data link layers of the Internet model.