The widespread applicability of operations research methods to business followed which war?
A) The U.S. Civil War
B) World War I
C) World War II
D) The Korean War
E) The Vietnam War
C
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What will be an ideal response?
Successful firms are very careful in selecting the work to be outsourced. If expectations and requirements are fuzzy or open to debate, working together can become very difficult. The following are ways to clarify requirements and procedures EXCEPT
A. Make sure communication is well structured and interactions are managed to avoid confusion. B. Establish who has access to certain information through robust safeguards. C. Contract only work with clearly defined deliverables with measurable outcomes. D. Make sure that different firms' project management systems are integrated. E. Document your requirements.
Self-direction means that leaders have to
a. direct their attention and focus toward the goals they want—the ones they have consciously picked b. keep their focus on their goals and work on their goals instead of being distracted c. focus on their own wants and needs d. both “a” and “b”
Studies show that __________ of night-shift workers report falling asleep at least once a week while on the job.
A. 10 to 30 percent B. 30 to 50 percent C. 50 to 70 percent D. 70 to 90 percent