In Terms of Business Strategy as a Driver of Operations

question 244

Multiple Choice

In terms of business strategy as a driver of operations, 3M uses the ________ strategy, while FedEx uses the ________ strategy.

• A) quality; dependability
• B) flexibility; dependability
• C) quality; flexibility
• D) lower price; quality
• E) lower price; flexibility

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Definitions:

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs in priority, culminating in self-actualization.

Androgynous

Exhibiting both masculine and feminine characteristics, or having an ambiguous sexual identity.

Extraverted

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, sociability, and a high level of activity and engagement with the external world.

Authoritarian

A leadership or governing style characterized by strict obedience to authority and control over subordinates.