Based on the Notion That Organizations Are Dealing with a Very

question 177

Multiple Choice

Based on the notion that organizations are dealing with a very turbulent and uncertain external environment, more organizations are requiring _____ to perform boundary-spanning activities.

• A) top leaders
• B) middle managers
• C) line managers
• D) all employees
• E) suppliers

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Definitions:

Specified Point in Time

Refers to a particular moment or exact date that is identified for an event or action to occur.

Payback Period

The period of time required for the return on an investment to "pay back" the sum of the original investment.

Initial Cost

The first total amount of money spent to purchase or invest in a project, product, or asset, not including any subsequent costs.

Required Rate of Return

The required rate of return is the minimum annual percentage return an investor expects to achieve from an investment, considering the risk associated with it.