James Abercrombie Has a Thriving Consulting Firm Specializing in Training

question 37

Multiple Choice

James Abercrombie has a thriving consulting firm specializing in training boards of directors in decision-making skills. Mr. Abercrombie has had striking success in reducing conflict and hostility among directors and allowing boards to develop more cohesiveness. Mr. Abercrombie is considering expanding his consulting practice overseas. Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

• A)Mr.Abercrombie will have a large market in Japan because the culture highly values consensus decision making.
• B)Japanese firms will have little interest in Mr.Abercrombie's specialty because these skills are already practiced at a high level.
• C)German firms will not be interested in Mr.Abercrombie's services because the German system of decision making is based on authority and few conflicts emerge.
• D)Mr.Abercrombie should find significant need for his services in companies in transitional economies.

Describe the stages and techniques of the transtheoretical model for behavior change.

Recognize the importance of time management in planning for behavior change.

Identify strategies for overcoming obstacles in behavior change.

Understand the transtheoretical model and its stages in the context of behavior change.

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Definitions:

Reliable Information

Information that is accurately and precisely presented, free from significant error or bias, making it dependable for making financial decisions.

Diversified Group

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Opportunities for Growth

Potential scenarios or strategies that an organization identifies as capable of driving expansion, increasing revenue, or enhancing market share.

Degrees of Risk

The various levels or intensities of uncertainty regarding the outcome of an investment or decision.