Questions from Business Foundation

Q: a. What are the four most common bases for departmentalization?

a. What are the four most common bases for departmentalization? b. Give an example of each.

Q: a. What are the positive and negative effects of specialization?

a. What are the positive and negative effects of specialization? b. What are three ways to reduce the negative effects of specialization?

Q: Circle the letter before the most accurate answer. 25.

Circle the letter before the most accurate answer. 25. One factor that influences ethical decision making because of the amount of freedom given to employees is the __________ factor. a. business b. c...

Q: a. How do large and small organizations use organization charts differently

a. How do large and small organizations use organization charts differently? b. Identify the major considerations when organizing a business.

Q: a. Why does top management need to be strongly committed to

a. Why does top management need to be strongly committed to TQM programs? b. Describe the major components of a TQM program.

Q: a. Describe the major steps in the managerial decision-making

a. Describe the major steps in the managerial decision-making process. b. Why does a manager need to evaluate the solution and look for problems after a solution has been implemented?

Q: a. Describe the major leadership styles. b. Which

a. Describe the major leadership styles. b. Which one is best?

Q: a. Describe the three levels of management. b.

a. Describe the three levels of management. b. Identify the various areas of management specialization, and describe the responsibilities of each.

Q: a. Why is planning sometimes referred to as the “first

a. Why is planning sometimes referred to as the “first” management function? b. What is a plan? Differentiate between the major types of plans. c. What kind of motivations do different employees have?...

Q: a. What is management? b. What are the

a. What is management? b. What are the four kinds of resources?