Which of the Following Statements Is True of Strategic Initiatives

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of strategic initiatives?

• A) Strategic initiatives can be the result of a response to external trends or come from internal sources.
• B) When lower-level employees are less empowered, the possibility of strategic initiatives is higher.
• C) Strategic initiatives result from top-down planning by executives and not through a bottom-up process.
• D) Random events and accidental happenstances reduce the possibility of strategic initiatives in organizations.

Define key terms related to financing and capital raising, such as venture capital and syndicate.

Understand the differences between Theory X and Theory Y management assumptions and their implications on worker behavior.

Recognize the methods and tactics used by labor unions and management during labor disputes and negotiations.

Identify the legal and organizational aspects of union-management relationships, including the role and process of mediation and arbitration.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Skeletal Muscles

Muscles attached to bones that are responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed in beats per minute (bpm), indicating cardiovascular activity.