If Two Marketing Groups Within a Firm's Marketing Department Are

question 138

Multiple Choice

If two marketing groups within a firm's marketing department are vying against each other for a larger percentage of the budget,which option that the marketing manager could consider to manage the organizational conflict would be MOST effective?

• A)Take a majority vote on what the two departments feel is the best budget allocation.
• B)Focus the attention of the two groups on a common "enemy" such as another firm that that they compete with for business.
• C)Change the composition of the two departments.
• D)Restructure the entire department so that teams are no longer used.

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Definitions:

Glenoid Cavity

A shallow depression in the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.

Sternoclavicular Joint

The articulation between the sternum and the clavicle bone, being a primary connection between the upper limb and the thoracic skeleton.

Acromioclavicular Joint

A joint at the top of the shoulder, where the acromion (part of the scapula) meets the clavicle (collarbone), facilitating shoulder movement.

Coracoid Process

A small hook-like structure on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula (shoulder blade).