A Research and Development Company Has Been Asked to See

question 83

Multiple Choice

A research and development company has been asked to see if a rare flower found only in the Amazon River Valley has the potential to shrink certain types of brain tumors.Since there is only a limited supply of the flower,the lab supervisor has to take on the decisional role of ____ to make sure that each scientist gets an equitable amount.

• A) negotiator
• B) disseminator
• C) monitor
• D) liaison
• E) resource allocator

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Definitions:

Strategic Resource

A resource considered crucial for sustaining a competitive advantage because it is valuable, rare, inimitable, and non-substitutable.

Business Unit

refers to a division, department, or section of an organization that focuses on specific business functions or market segments, operating semi-independently.

Subgroups

Smaller distinct groups formed within a larger group, often with specific roles, characteristics, or interests that differentiate them from the wider group.

Identity-Based Subgroup

A subgroup within a larger group defined by shared characteristics or identities, such as ethnicity, gender, or professional background.