________ are an actual or imaginary individual or group that significantly influences an individual's evaluations, aspirations, or behavior
A) Formal groups
B) Informal groups
C) Reference groups
D) None of the above
C
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Why does the text suggest that the Volkswagen managers and engineers may have miscalculated the utilitarian analysis?
a. Benefits to VW and shareholders were calculated in the greatest good, but they suffered overall. b. The personal cost to the decision makers--particularly the engineers involved--was particularly high. c. The harm caused to the majority of stakeholders--through minimal rises in air pollution--was smaller than anticipated. d. Benefits to all stakeholders were calculated in the greatest good, and they were higher than expected.
The negotiated price approach allows the managers of decentralized units to agree among themselves as to the transfer price
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The four key attributes of strategic management include all of the following except
A. recognizing the trade-offs between effectiveness and efficiency. B. including multiple stakeholder interests in decision making. C. emphasis on the attainment of short-term objectives. D. incorporating both short-term and long-term perspectives.