Which of the Following Intelligence-Gathering Techniques Is Most Likely to Be

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following intelligence-gathering techniques is most likely to be legal and ethical?

• A)hiring investigators to examine the competitor's trash
• B)entering a competitor's production plant without authorization
• C)redirecting a competitor's emails to one's own company
• D)attending trade show presentations given by a competitor's employees

Comprehend the effects of high differentiation on communication, coordination, and autonomy within organizations.

Describe the role of organizational structure in dividing labour and achieving coordination.

Explain the significance of functional versus product departmentation and their challenges.

Recognize the benefits of various departmentation strategies including functional, product, and matrix departmentation.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Subjective Norm

The perceived social pressure to engage or not engage in a particular behavior, based on the individual's belief about what important others think they should do.

Belief Hypocrisy

The condition of holding beliefs that one's own behavior does not conform to, often leading to cognitive dissonance when recognized.

Cognitions

The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.