Which One of the Following Statements Falsely Characterizes the Managerial

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements falsely characterizes the managerial task of executing strategy?

• A) Executing strategy is an action-oriented,make-things-happen task.
• B) Executing strategy tests a manager's ability to direct organizational change,achieve continuous improvement in operations and business processes,create and nurture a strategy-supportive culture,and consistently meet or beat performance targets.
• C) Implementing new strategic initiatives principally involves employing managerial techniques to overcome resistance to change.
• D) Executing strategy requires a team effort which entails that every manager think through the answer to "What does my area have to do to implement its part of the strategic plan,and what should I do to get these things accomplished effectively and efficiently?"
• E) Implementing and executing strategy is primarily an operations-driven activity revolving around the management of people and business processes.

Evaluate the role of significant leaders and their policies during the Cold War era.

Examine the strategies and outcomes of major Cold War confrontations, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Suez Crisis.

Explore the reasons behind the construction of the Berlin Wall and its implications for East and West Berlin.

Understand the effects of détente and the eventual collapse of détente with the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

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Definitions:

Reserve Requirement

Central bank regulations regarding the minimum amount of reserves that commercial banks must hold against deposits.

Margin Requirements

The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account as mandated by brokers or exchanges.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged to commercial banks and other depository institutions on loans they receive from their regional Federal Reserve Bank's lending facility.

Money Market Instruments

Short-term financial instruments that are highly liquid and designed for cash management by investors, including treasury bills, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit.