b) Differentiation
Explanation:
In the given example P&G uses the differentiation strategy.
b) Facts for strategic planning are generally easier to gather than facts for tactical planning
Explanation:
Strategic plan is used to establish overall objectives for the organization and position the organization in terms of its environment. Facts for strategic planning are generally more difficult to gather than facts for tactical planning. Hence, from above discussion, we can infer that option (b) is correct.
d) Market shares and growth of markets in which products are selling
Explanation:
Using the BCG matrix requires considering market shares and growth of markets in which products are selling.
d) Interpersonal behavior approach
Explanation:
Interpersonal Behavior Approach to management emphasizes managing people by understanding their individual psychological needs. Hence, from above discussion, we can infer that option (d) is correct.
c) Both (I) and (II) above
Explanation:
Immoral management not only ignores ethical concerns, but also actively opposes ethical behavior. Organizations with immoral management are characterized by:
★ Total concern for company profits only.
★ Laws are regarded as hurdles to be removed.
★ Strong inclination to minimize expenditures.
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
c) Suppliers located in diverse and distant locations
Explanation:
A successful JIT program requires that suppliers be located in close proximity of the company, so that materials can arrive as and when needed.
Hence from above discussion, we can infer that option (c) would generally not be associated with a successful JIT program. Options (a), (b), (d) and (e) would all be associated with a successful JIT program.
b) Interpersonal relations
Explanation:
Interpersonal relationships can be considered as a hygiene factor under Two factor theory.
c) Both (II) and (III) above
Explanation:
The behavioral approach of management thoughts can be classified into
· Group influences
· Hawthorne studies.
d) (IV), (I), (II), (III), (V)
Explanation:
The steps in controlling are actual performance, measurement of performance, comparison of actual and standard. Analysis of courses of deviation and corrective action plan. (d) is correct answer.
a) Avoiding non-verbal cues
Explanation:
Avoiding non-verbal cues is not likely to improve communication effectiveness. Rather, non-verbal cues are very important for effective communication as they often help in understanding the hidden feelings in people.
Hence, from above discussion, we can infer that option (a) is correct.