In a Comparative Study of 68 Development Projects, Kottak Determined

question 37

Multiple Choice

In a comparative study of 68 development projects, Kottak determined that

• A) overinnovation was the most productive development model.
• B) culturally compatible development projects were twice as successful as incompatible ones.
• C) the Soviet socialist bloc model was the most successful.
• D) the capitalist bloc model was the most financially successful.
• E) the underdifferentiated model led to the most equity.

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Definitions:

Establishing Objectives

The process of defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that an organization or individual aims to achieve.

Measuring Actual Performance

The process of evaluating the real outcomes of activities or processes against expected or planned outcomes.

Management by Exception

A management style in which the manager intervenes only when performance deviates significantly from standards, allowing for more autonomous operation of processes.

Managerial Attention

The focus and prioritization that managers give to certain issues, tasks, or information, which can significantly impact decision-making and leadership.