Which of the Following Organizational Policies Is Most Likely to Result

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organizational policies is most likely to result in undesirable managerial behavior? (CMA adapted)

• A) Raj Chemicals sponsors television coverage of cricket matches between national teams representing India and Pakistan. The expenses of such media sponsorship are not allocated to its various divisions.
• B) Felix Eagle, the chief executive officer of Eagle Rock Brewery, wrote a memorandum to his executives stating, "Operating plans are contracts and they should be met without fail."
• C) The budgeting process at Lawrence Manufacturing starts with operating managers providing goals for their respective departments.
• D) Gallen Lighting holds quarterly meetings of departmental managers to consider possible changes in the budgeted targets due to changing conditions.

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Definitions:

Learning Organization

Describes an organization that facilitates the learning of its members and continuously transforms itself to better respond to changes in the environment.

Systems Thinking

An analytical framework for understanding the complex interrelationships within an organization or system rather than viewing components in isolation.

Functional Areas

Specific sectors or divisions within an organization, each focusing on a particular aspect of the business, such as marketing or finance.

Vision

An aspirational description of what an organization or individual would like to achieve or accomplish in the mid-term or long-term future.