Athen Tech

question 43

Multiple Choice

Athen Tech.,a software company,changed its pay structure from 3,000 job titles and 12 pay grades to a simpler structure with 1,000 jobs and 5 pay grades.The managers were then asked to choose pay levels that were based on the market.This is an example of

• A)decentralizing.
• B)departmentalizing.
• C)forecasting.
• D)delayering.
• E)benchmarking.

Analyze the implications of the Louisiana Purchase and other territorial acquisitions.

Understand the impact of global events, such as the Haitian Revolution, on U.S. policies and social attitudes.

Understand the differences between individualist and collectivist cultures.

Recognize the characteristics and effects of narcissism.

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Definitions:

Coercion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Resistance to Change

Opposition or reluctance to adapt to new situations, processes, or changes within an organization or environment.

Coercion

The practice of forcing another party to act in an involuntary manner by use of threats or pressure.

Resistance to Change

The act of opposing or struggling with modifications or transformations within organizational processes, technologies, or cultures.