Suboptimization Occurs When

question 103

Multiple Choice

Suboptimization occurs when

• A) a division or functional unit views itself as a separate entity and refuses to cooperate with other divisions or units to the detriment of the organization as a whole.
• B) there is a failure to produce at or near full capacity.
• C) individuals are placed into positions not suited to their abilities.
• D) managers tend to focus more of their attentions on those aspects which are measurable than on those which are not.
• E) managers concentrate too much on short-term performance objectives.

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Definitions:

T-statistic

The t-statistic is a ratio calculated from the difference between a sample mean and a population mean, divided by the standard error of the mean.

Null

Often refers to a hypothesis which assumes no significant difference or effect in a statistical analysis.

Alpha

In statistics, the threshold probability of wrongly rejecting the null hypothesis, typically set at 0.05.

T-statistic

A ratio computed from the observed sample mean difference divided by the standard error of the mean, used in hypothesis testing.