A Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Consists of a Well-Defined Set

question 58

Multiple Choice

A strategic business unit (SBU) consists of a well-defined set of controllable operating activities over/about which the SBU manager is:

• A) Knowledgeable.
• B) Responsible for strategy.
• C) Responsible for strategy and execution.
• D) Responsible for strategy, execution, and performance.

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Definitions:

Effort Justification

The phenomenon where people attribute a greater value to outcomes they have put effort into achieving, regardless of the actual value.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises when an individual holds contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, leading them to change one to reduce the dissonance.

Long-term Relationships

Romantic or platonic connections between individuals that are maintained over a prolonged period, often characterized by mutual support and commitment.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory that suggests an uncomfortable tension arises from holding contradictory cognitions (e.g., beliefs, attitudes) simultaneously, leading to efforts to reduce the dissonance.