Which of the Following Is an Example of the Management

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the management activity referred to as planning?

• A)developing a strategy to dispose of hazardous waste
• B)deciding to eliminate an unprofitable segment of an organization
• C)outsourcing the organization's payroll processing
• D)upgrading outdated equipment

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Definitions:

James Oglethorpe

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Enlightenment

An intellectual and philosophical movement in 17th and 18th century Europe emphasizing reason, individualism, skepticism of traditional institutions, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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