In Smaller Entrepreneurial Firms and Even in More Adaptive Larger

question 109

Multiple Choice

In smaller entrepreneurial firms and even in more adaptive larger firms, managers

• A) Are no longer utilized.
• B) Rely more heavily on technical skills.
• C) Serve as "experts" on whom the entire firm depends.
• D) Have strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities.
• E) Focus on internal operations only.

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Definitions:

Informal Systems

Unofficial methods and processes that develop within an organization, allowing it to function smoothly outside of formal structures.

Political Savvy

Political savvy is knowing how to negotiate, persuade, and deal with people regarding goals they will accept.

Political Environments

Refers to the political context within which an organization operates, including laws, government policies, and the influence of political actors.

Association Power

The influence or impact derived from being part of or connected to a certain group, organization, or network.