Harry, marsha, eve, and don are discussing ways to increase sales. harry and eve want to stick with the current sales promotion plan created four months ago. they say it needs more time to show results. marsha and don disagree; they feel sales have continued to decline and will not turn around. as the discussion progresses, various alternatives are proposed. harry then suggests a modification to the current sales promotion plan that meets with everyone’s approval. this is an example of the benefits of conflict.

Which of the following statements concerning an organization's strategy is true? a. cost accountants formulate strategy in an organization since they have more inputs about costs. b. businesses usually follow one of two broad strategies: offering a quality product at a high price, or offering a unique product or service priced lower than the competition. c. a good strategy will always overcome poor implementation. d. strategy specifies how an organization matches its own capabilities with the opportunities in the marketplace to accomplish its objectives.

Why has the free enterprise system been modified to include some government intervention?

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.