Mega Computer Has a Goal of Reducing Its Manufacturing Costs

question 266

Multiple Choice

Mega Computer has a goal of reducing its manufacturing costs by 15 percent over the next three years. Each of the manufacturing managers has been given tasks to reach this goal. In this case the goal

• A) helps assess performance.
• B) provides direction.
• C) helps allocate resources.
• D) helps make decisions.
• E) defines corporate culture.

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