Which of the Following Reasons Justifies the View That Functional

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons justifies the view that functional managers should be allowed to initiate strategic initiatives based on autonomous actions?

• A) Functional managers have more control and power in the organization than corporate executives.
• B) Functional managers are much closer to the final products, services, and customers than corporate- or business-level managers.
• C) Functional managers have a bigger role in identifying a company's vision and mission than the strategic leaders.
• D) Functional managers are Level 5 managers in the Level-5 leadership pyramid when compared to the executives who are at Level 4.

Understand the concept of linear relationships between two variables.

Identify and interpret scatter diagrams, including the direction and strength of a relationship.

Differentiate between positive, negative, and no linear relationship in data.

Recognize and define dependent and independent variables in a bi-variable relationship.

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