The Ultimate Test of the Value of a Corporate-Level Strategy

question 92

Multiple Choice

The ultimate test of the value of a corporate-level strategy is whether the:

• A) corporation earns a great deal of money.
• B) top management team is satisfied with the corporation's performance.
• C) businesses in the portfolio are worth more under the management of the company in question than they would be under any other ownership.
• D) businesses in the portfolio increase the firm's financial returns.

Comprehend the preparatory steps and knowledge required for job interviews.

Understand the concept and process of self-fulfilling prophecy in organizational behavior.

Recognize the impact of perceptual errors, including stereotyping, halo effect, and attribution errors, on social perception in the workplace.

Identify the components and significance of social perception and its influence on workplace dynamics.

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Definitions:

Homogamy

The tendency of like to mate with like.

Darley and Batson

Researchers known for their study on the "Good Samaritan" behavior, examining the effects of situational variables on helping behavior.

Good Samaritan

A person who altruistically helps others, especially strangers, in emergency situations without expecting any form of reward.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility when others are present.