Groupthink is caused by
A) pressure to show immediate results.
B) an overemphasis on unity that stifles information flow.
C) requiring decisions to be made through consensus.
D) narrowly defined problems and goals.
E) interpersonal conflict that interferes with productivity.
B
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A) management. B) investors. C) suppliers of goods and services. D) lending institutions.
At December 31 . 2013 . the Agricole Company had 600,000 shares of common stock outstanding. On September 1 . 2014, an additional 400,000 shares of common stock were issued. In addition, Agricole had $20,000,000 of 8 percent convertible bonds outstanding at December 31 . 2013 . which are convertible into 400,000 shares of common stock. No bonds were converted into common stock in 2014 . The net
income for the year ended December 31 . 2014, was $7,000,000 . Assuming the income tax rate was 40 percent, what should be the diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31 . 2014? a. $5.00 b. $5.53 c. $7.02 d. $10.85
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Comparing U.S. companies with Japanese companies, which of the following is FALSE?
a. Consensus is easier to reach in Japanese teams. b. There is less conflict and more conformity in Japanese teams. c. Quality circles are more common in Japanese companies. d. Management decisions are relegated to teams in Japanese companies.