A Geographic Structure Is Most Likely to Be Appropriate for Which

question 38

Multiple Choice

A geographic structure is most likely to be appropriate for which of the following companies?

• A) a large manufacturer that wants to produce automobiles in Mexico and computers in Southeast Asia
• B) an oil producer that sells gas, a commodity, in five different regions
• C) a telecommunications company that makes technologically complex equipment
• D) a retailer who specializes in clothing and operates in five different regions of the United States

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Definitions:

Performance Evaluation

The systematic process of assessing and documenting an employee's work performance and providing feedback.

Central Tendency Bias

The tendency to rate all objects or individuals as average on a scale, avoiding extreme assessments.

Rater Bias

The tendency of assessors, such as managers or supervisors, to make inaccurate appraisals of others due to personal bias or preconceptions.

Performance Appraisal System

A formal process by which an employee's job performance is assessed, typically involving evaluation against predefined objectives and providing feedback for development.