Which of the Following Goals Would a Business Organization Be

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following goals would a business organization be least likely to pursue?

• A) Tax reductions,breaks,and subsidies
• B) Limits on lawsuits against corporations
• C) Fewer concessions to labor unions
• D) Increased safety and environmental standards
• E) A freeze on minimum wage increases

Understand the consequences of managerial decisions on company-wide performance and inter-divisional relationships.

Evaluate the conditions under which a cost center might be a more appropriate organizational design choice than a profit center.

Grasp the complexities involved in the performance evaluation of profit center managers and the impact of discretion in decision-making.

Understand the relationship between division profits and company-wide profits.

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Definitions:

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control the perceptions others have of them, often in social or professional contexts.

Ingratiation

A psychological tactic involving the use of flattery or other forms of manipulation to make oneself more likable or acceptable to another.

Unimportant Assignments

These are tasks or projects deemed to have little value or priority in the context of broader goals or objectives.

Strong Performer

An individual or entity that consistently achieves or exceeds performance expectations in a given area.