Is growth orientation necessarily good? Discuss.

What will be an ideal response?


This question has become increasingly important over the past decade as the Western industrial world enters what sociologist Daniel Bell has labeled the “post-industrial society.” Traditionally, our economy has been based on growth as an essential axiom. Most corporate management would agree that increasing the stockholders’ wealth is their prime responsibility. However, since unlimited economic growth may not be feasible, a pure growth orientation may not be sufficient in the future.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Organizational culture includes all of the following EXCEPT ____________

a. shared perceptions or themes regarding what is important in the organization b. shared values about what is right and wrong c. shared understanding about what works and what doesn't work d. shared beliefs, and assumptions about why these things are important e. diverse styles of working and relating to others

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In a balanced transportation model where supply equals demand, all constraints are equalities

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What is meant by the duration problem associated with a market-cap-weighted bond market index?

What will be an ideal response?

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