Megaline, Inc

question 69

Multiple Choice

Megaline, Inc., with five divisions, follows the competitive form of the multidivisional structure. One division has not met the rate-of-return goals for the past year. Another division has exceeded the rate-of-return goals. The other three divisions met the rate-of-return goals. The headquarters office must decide where to allocate capital in the next year. Which scenario is the MOST likely?

• A) The poorest-performing division will get the highest capital allocation so that it can fix its problems and achieve the rate-of-return goal next year.
• B) The highest-performing division will get the highest capital allocation because it has the best prospects for creating more wealth for the shareholders next year.
• C) The average-performing divisions which met the rate-of-return goals will receive the highest allocation because their performance exactly matched corporate requirements.
• D) All divisions will receive the same capital allocation for the next year because this organizational structure rewards divisional managers based on achievement of strategic goals.

Differentiate between training and development.

Explain the instructional systems design (ISD) model and its importance in training program planning.

Define and understand strategic human resources management (SHRM) and its implications.

Develop evaluation criteria for training programs using specific organizational contexts.

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