American Airlines Has Established a Goal of Increasing Its Profits

question 143

Multiple Choice

American Airlines has established a goal of increasing its profits by 12 percent next year. To ensure that the goal is reached, management monitors profits on a monthly basis. After three months, if profits have not increased by 3 percent, management will take corrective action to get the company on track. By doing so, management is carrying out its ____ function(s) .

• A) planning
• B) leading and motivating
• C) goal-setting and planning
• D) organizing
• E) controlling

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Definitions:

Water Molecule

A compound consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together, forming H2O.

Trigonal

Trigonal refers to a molecular geometry where a central atom is surrounded by three other atoms or groups in a plane at 120 degrees to each other.

Planar

Referring to a flat surface or a shape that exists primarily in two dimensions, often used in the context of molecules that lie in a single geometric plane.

Carbon Monoxide

A colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is highly toxic, produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials.