Running Head: Taxonomy Taxonomy Anonymous Grand Canyon University Management 415 March 22‚ 2010 Management Theory Taxonomy Leadership qualities dated back to (315-311 BC) – Seleukos conquers and unites Roman and Persian empire by leading his troops ethically‚ with respect for diversity‚ social responsibility and organizational culture. Management Foundation- Scientific management 1. Frederick W. Taylor (1911) - Time study: to analyze motional task and develop the most efficient
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Review questions 1. When someone on a good income says that they ‘can’t afford’ a plasma screen television‚ what do they really mean? [LO 4] 2. A friend of yours says‚ ‘Private tennis lessons are definitely better than group lessons.’ Explain what you think they mean by this statement. Then use the cost–benefit principle to explain why private lessons are not necessarily the best choice for everyone. [LO 4] 3. Which is more valuable: saving $100 on a $2000 plane ticket to Tokyo or saving
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customer’s feelings or anger‚ reassure‚ remain objective‚ listen actively; determine the cause‚ reduce frustrations‚ negotiate a solution‚ and conduct a follow-up. To assist indecisive people in coming to a decision‚ you can be patient‚ ask open-end questions‚ listen actively‚ suggest other options‚ and guide decision making. Some customers might feel they have to demand things from others because it’s part of their personality style‚ behavior that they have learned‚ a reaction to past customer service
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Auditing Final Review Questions Chloe Granahan 1. Assume that the audit team notes the client has made a significant change in its product line which requires that new equipment be purchased. Which of the following would be of greatest concern to the auditor? A. Inappropriate book value of new equipment. B. Impaired value of new equipment. C. Impaired value of old equipment. D. Inappropriate depreciation calculation for new equipment. 2. A. B. C. D. Audit procedures should be proportional to which of the following
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Review Questions 1. What is the NIBIN? The NIBIN is a database of digital images showing the classifying features of bullets and casings. 2. What is rifling? What two types of markings does this produce? Rifling is the spiral grooves cut into the barrel of a gun in order to make the bullets spin when fired. The two types of markings that are produced are grooves and lands. 3. What is a distance determination? How is this done? Distance determination is the process of estimating the distance between
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Theory and Practice of Organizational Learning: October 17‚ 2011 Definitions of Learning Organizations Learning organizations are broken down into several categories and sub categories. There are formal and informal methods of organizational learning along with descriptions of learning organizations like “adaptive‚ resilient‚ and innovative” organizations (Merriam‚ S.B.‚ Baumgartner‚ L.M.‚ and Caffarella Learning in Adulthood: A comprehensive Guide p.45) Characteristics of a successful
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JAYAKODY ARACHCHIGE DON SUPUN 1247620 Tutorial 01 1. Self-analysis. What do you hope to gain from the study of Organisational Behaviour (OB)? How well do you think you currently understand human behavior in organizations? Have you ever been surprised by the actions or reactions of another person? Why? Describe what actually happened and what you were expecting to happen. What do you think may have caused the difference? By studying Organisational Behaviour
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CHAPTER 5: HENRI FAYOL 1) How convincing is Fayol’s claim that the activities of industrial undertakings can be divided into 6 groups? According to Fayol the activities of industrial undertakings could plausibly be divided into six groups‚ regardless its size or the complexity. These groups of activities or essential functions are always present and they are: technical activities (production‚ manufacture‚ adaptation)‚ commercial activities (buying‚ selling‚ exchange)‚ financial activities (search
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History Review Questions Ch 16 1. Congress did not agree with Lincoln’s plan for reconstruction because they thought it was inadequate; Congress thought it was too weak and that it would allow the old southern ruling class to reclaim their power. Congress wanted greater assurance of white loyalty and greater guarantees of black rights. 2. The North responded to the black codes by enacting the Freedmen’s bureau bill‚ and the Civil Rights act. Congress overrode Johnson’s vetoes (he believed
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Chapter 07 - Designing Organizational Structure Chapter 07 Designing Organizational Structure CHAPTER CONTENTS Learning Objectives Key Definitions/Terms Chapter Overview Lecture Outline Management in Action Building Management Skills Small Group Breakout Exercise Be the Manager Case in the News 1 Chapter 07 - Designing Organizational Structure LEARNING OBJECTIVES LO 7-1. Identify the factors that influence managers’ choice of an organizational structure. LO 7-2. Explain
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