Which of the Following Is an Element of Planning

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an element of planning?

• A) Encouraging all employees to perform at a high level to help the organization achieve its vision and goals
• B) Using power, personality, and communication skills to coordinate the activities of people and groups
• C) Establishing alliances between different organizations to share resources and produce new goods and services
• D) Deciding which goals the organization will pursue and what strategies will achieve those goals
• E) Organizing people into departments according to the kinds of job-specific tasks they perform

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Definitions:

Adolescent Egocentrism

A characteristic of adolescent thinking that leads young people (ages 10 to 13) to focus on themselves to the exclusion of others.

Dual Processing

The notion that two networks exist within the human brain, one for emotional processing of stimuli and one for analytical reasoning.

Imaginary Audience

The other people who, in an adolescent’s egocentric belief, are watching and taking note of his or her appearance, ideas, and behavior. This belief makes many teenagers very self-conscious.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.