Gerard Is a General Manager for Handy Dandy Corp

question 15

Multiple Choice

Gerard is a general manager for Handy Dandy Corp., a tool-manufacturing firm. He is considering some changes to the production floor, which include layout adjustments and the purchase of new equipment to improve efficiency. He also wants to promote one of his employees to team leader. Which of the following functions of management is Gerard performing?

• A)planning
• B)training
• C)leading
• D)organizing
• E)controlling

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Definitions:

Differentiated Products

Goods or services that are distinguished from each other by specific features, branding, or quality, making them non-perfect substitutes in the eyes of consumers.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, wherein no single entity has significant power to dictate market conditions.