Which of the Following Strategies Might Senior Managers in a Government

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies might senior managers in a government department pursue if they wanted their department to be recognized as a "learning organization?"

• A) Watching carefully what their counterparts in other provinces were doing, so they could imitate their successes and avoid their mistakes.
• B) Paying close attention to what "clients" were saying, to learn what concerned them.
• C) Encouraging department employees to take training courses of many kinds.
• D) Paying close attention to what motivated employees in order to increase productivity.

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Definitions:

Trade Deficit

A condition in which a nation's imports of goods and services surpass its exports, resulting in a deficit in the trade balance.

Absolute Advantage

A situation where a country, entity, or individual can produce a good or service more efficiently (using fewer resources) than another.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or individual to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another entity, leading to more efficient trade.

Tariffs

Taxes on imported goods and services, imposed to raise revenue and/or protect domestic industries from foreign competition.