Needles, Inc

question 50

Multiple Choice

Needles, Inc., has five of its ten products at the end of the product life cycle. To maintain its market share, the firm must at least find ways to

• A) reduce the cost of marketing its products.
• B) cut manufacturing costs.
• C) extend or refine the want-satisfying capability of its products.
• D) reduce the number of employees.
• E) increase the price of the product.

Recognize how organizational politics and defensive behaviors play a role in power dynamics.

Understand the characteristics and strategies associated with high Machiavellian individuals in organizations.

Distinguish between different means and ends in the context of organizational behavior and power.

Identify critical factors affecting organizational effectiveness and the role of departments.

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Definitions:

Collectivism

A cultural or political perspective valuing the goals of the group or community over the goals of the individual.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Culture Shock

A feeling of disorientation, uncertainty, or anxiety that often occurs when experiencing a new and unfamiliar culture.

Distinctive Personality

A unique combination of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that define an individual's personal style and influences their interactions with the environment.