Systems administrators generally do not manage the network
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
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Dennis, a senior manager at VST Corporation, is considering the acquisition of a revolutionary water treatment technology from a small development firm. The asking price is $5 million. However, the environmental uncertainty of the water treatment marketplace is both complex and dynamic. Dennis wants to acquire the new technology but seeks to manage the risk associated with his decision, or "hedge his bets." Key elements of his risk management strategy might be to
A. decide upon a clan (collaborate), adhocracy (create), hierarchy (control), or market (compete) culture from which to market the technology. B. diversify, merge, divest, prospect, or defend the technology. C. gain competitive intelligence through environmental scanning, develop business scenarios, forecast sales, and benchmark the technology. D. buffer, smooth, and empower in order to manage the technology supply chain. E. establish visible artifacts; develop symbols, rites, and ceremonies; and develop stories about the technology.
The concept of strategic groups is relevant to industry and competitive analysis because
A. the profit potential of firms in the same strategic group is usually very similar. B. firms in the same strategic groups are rarely close competitors-a firm's closest competitors are usually in distant strategic groups. C. competitive pressures tend to be weaker within strategic groups than across strategic groups. D. strategic group maps help identify how each competing firm is positioned and the relationship to its closest competitors. E. competition grows in intensity as the number and diversity of the strategic groups in an industry increases.
In the 1960's, Lemuel Boulware determined General Electric's desired contract based on a careful financial analysis and a survey of the employees. He then crafted a "take it or leave it" proposal, presented it to the union, and refused to engage in discussions over the contract proposal. This is best described as an extreme example of:
A. Surface bargaining. B. Direct dealing. C. Refusal to provide information to the union. D. Unilateral changes.
A study showed that disagreeing about major issues can lead to positive outcomes for the group when the
A) team leader explains that disagreement will not be tolerated. B) dissenters feel they have the freedom to express doubt. C) dissenters are paid a small bonus to keep quiet. D) rest of the group pokes fun at the dissenters.