Tyler Works with Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc

question 94

Multiple Choice

Tyler works with Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. He is primarily responsible for overseeing production activities. Tyler is concerned with decisions such as the number of product units that need to be manufactured, the overall functioning of the production plants, and the quality of products. Tyler is most likely to be a(n) _____.

• A) operations manager
• B) marketing manager
• C) human resource manager
• D) sales manager
• E) public relations manager

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Definitions:

Strategic Contingencies

Involves planning for and responding to events that could significantly impact an organization's ability to achieve its objectives.

Defensiveness

A psychological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived threat, characterized by a protective behavior aimed to defend oneself from criticism or harm.

Substitutability

The degree to which one product or service can be replaced with another to satisfy the same need or want.

David McClelland

A psychologist known for his work on motivation theory, which includes the need for achievement, the need for affiliation, and the need for power.