The Specific Pattern of Decisions and Actions That Managers Take

question 30

Multiple Choice

The specific pattern of decisions and actions that managers take in order to use core competences to achieve a competitive advantage is called ________.

• A) strategy
• B) change management
• C) the organization's mission
• D) organizational design

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Definitions:

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, in the context of communicating one's rights, desires, or opinions.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

A psychological assessment tool that categorizes individuals into 16 personality types based on preferences in how they perceive the world and make decisions.

Personality Types

Categories into which individuals are placed based on their traits, behaviors, and characteristics, often used to predict compatibility with various careers or environments.

MBTI

A personality inventory based on Carl Jung’s theories, which classifies individuals into 16 distinct personality types using criteria such as introversion vs. extroversion.