Which of These Was NOT an Occurrence in the 1990s

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of these was NOT an occurrence in the 1990s that served to heighten the United States' power in the world?

• A) Latin American countries switched to democracies.
• B) Communism collapsed in eastern Europe.
• C) The Soviet Union ceased to exist.
• D) Communist China switched to a market economy.
• E) Most developing countries rejected the socialist development model and embraced "privatization."

Recognize the significance of management by exception in performance management.

Understand the methods for setting standards in cost accounting.

Distinguish between attainable and perfection standards and their impact on operational efficiency.

Apply the principles of variance analysis to organizational performance evaluation.

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Definitions:

Expert Power

The influence and authority one has due to one's skills, experience, or knowledge in a particular area.

Coercive Power

The ability of a person to force others to comply with demands or obey orders through the threat of punishment or negative consequences.

Reward Power

The ability to influence others' behavior through the control of valued resources or rewards, a key aspect of leadership and organizational dynamics.

Political Behaviors

Actions by individuals or groups within an organization that are aimed at acquiring, developing, and using power and other resources to obtain one’s preferred outcomes.