The Following Information Is Available for Some of a Company's

question 53

Essay

The following information is available for some of a company's segments (all amounts are in millions):
$\begin{array}{|l|r|r|r|}\hline& \text { North } & & \text { Latin } \\& \text { America }&\text { Africa }&\text{America}\\\hline\text { Segment sales }&\$ 6,264 & \$ 694 & \$ 2,089 \\\hline\text { Segment operating income }& 1,494 & 224 & 1,033 \\\hline\text { Segment average assets }& 4,869 & 541 & 1,443 \\\hline\end{array}$
a.Determine the segment return on assets for each geographic segment
b.Comment on the results.How do the segments compare with respect to profitability?

Differentiate between the observable and hidden elements of organizational culture.

Examine the impact of reality shock and the adjustment process in organizational socialization.

Understand the importance of co-workers as organizational socialization agents.

Evaluate the role of mental models and assumptions in shaping organizational culture.

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Definitions:

Situational Leadership Theory

A leadership model that proposes the effectiveness of a leadership style is contingent upon the readiness or developmental level of the leader's followers.

Group's Stage

Refers to the phases or periods that a group goes through during its development, often including forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning stages.

Agreeability

A personality trait characterized by cooperativeness, friendliness, and compassion towards others.

Five-Factor Model

A model that describes human personality using five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.