As Randy conducts his annual evaluations of his employees, he notices that Cindy and Yen have both been less productive since they were relocated in the same department. Randy is in what stage of the managerial decision-making process?
A. Generating alternatives
B. Conducting evaluations
C. Selecting an alternative
D. Identifying the problem or opportunity
E. Implementing and evaluating the solution
Answer: D
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A. hawks B. squatters C. confiscators D. trolls
According to the text, the strategic planning process provides a formal structure in which managers will
A. formulate best- and worst-case scenarios. B. manage relationships with government and society. C. evaluate the strategic plan that is prepared by staff at company headquarters. D. implement strategies. E. set corporate objectives.
Name and explain the four “Ps” of marketing.
What will be an ideal response?
The difference between advertising and publicity is that advertising is
A. designed for very targeted audiences, while publicity reaches mass audiences. B. designed to remind consumers, while publicity is used to persuade consumers. C. more effective in reaching consumers. D. a paid form of marketing communication. E. almost always used in conjunction with consumer satisfaction surveys.