Which primary function of management is concerned with ensuring the right things happen at the right time in the right way?
organizing
leading
controlling
At the end of each week, Akemi runs the sales report for her team which they discuss at the Monday morning team meeting. Akemi is performing a ________ role.
performance
task
feedback
Although technology in general, and social media specifically, have boosted productivity, managers must recognize that
using social media for recruiting reduces concerns of employment discrimination.
microaggressions are only a concern on social media and in virtual interactions.
cyberloafing costs as much as $85 billion per year in decreased productivity.
JJ recently became one of the firm’s youngest-ever department managers. Each week, during management meetings, JJ proposes ways to use Slack, shared files, and the firm’s intranet to streamline the group’s communications. Which personal barrier to communication would you attribute to JJ?
generational differences
lack of trustworthiness
attentional issues
You are the CEO of a US based automotive major Ford motors in India. Your company is facing tough rivals like Hyundai & Kia Motors. You have been operating in India since several years. During 2021, there has been a steady decline in your revenues & profitability. Your market share has also fallen from 4.69% to 3.31% during 2021. Your competitors are eating into your market share slowly & steadily during Covid-19 pandemic times. (Please assume that Covid-19 pandemic is over).
a. What turnaround strategies can you suggest to arrest the decline of revenues & profitability of your company? (5 Marks)
b. In your opinion, would it be considered appropriate to pursue a Joint Venture Strategy or should “Ford Motors” go it alone in India? If Yes, state your response with appropriate justifications & reasons & with which vendor? If No, state your response with appropriate justifications & reasons? (5 Marks) (Please assume that Covid-19 pandemic is over).
Can you think of a new way to collect consumer data that will give CPG companies the information they need to improve products and services,deliver real benefits to consumers?