Exhibit 13-6
Below You Are Given a Partial Computer Output

question 87

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 13-6
Below you are given a partial computer output based on a sample of 16 observations.
$\begin{array}{lcc} & \text { Coefficient } & \text { Standard Error } \\\text { Intercept } & 12.924&4.425\\\mathrm{X}_{1} & -3.682&2.63. \\\mathrm{X}_{2} &45.216&12.560\\\end{array}$
$\text { Analysis of Variance }$

$\begin{array}{lccc}\text { Source of } & \text { Degrees } &\text { Sum of } &\text { Mean }\\\text { Variation } & \text { of Freedom }&\text { Squares } & \text { Square }&F\\\text { Regression }&&4,853&2,426.5\\\text {Error }&&&485.3\end{array}$
-Refer to Exhibit 13-6. Carry out the test of significance for the parameter ?? at the 1% level. The null hypothesis should be

• A) rejected
• B) not rejected
• C) revised
• D) None of these alternatives is correct.

Identify the key criticisms of traditional strategic models (e.g., Porter’s model).

Understand the role of human resource management practices in implementing strategic choices.

Describe the process of strategic planning from initial stages to execution.

Understand the steps and importance of the strategic planning process.

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