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What is the main reason the company has chosen to decentralize its form of organization?
What is the main reason the company has chosen to decentralize its form of organization?
- To increase market penetration
- To enhance employee satisfaction
- To achieve profit goals (correct)
- To improve quality control
How are managers of decentralized centers measured in the company?
How are managers of decentralized centers measured in the company?
- Number of employees supervised
- Employee satisfaction ratings
- Profit contribution, market penetration, and return on investment (correct)
- Customer complaints received
What are the consequences of a manager failing to meet the objectives set by corporate management?
What are the consequences of a manager failing to meet the objectives set by corporate management?
- Demotion or dismissal (correct)
- Salary increase
- Promotion to a higher position
- Training opportunities provided
What did an anonymous survey among managers reveal about the pressure they faced to compromise their ethical standards?
What did an anonymous survey among managers reveal about the pressure they faced to compromise their ethical standards?
Which unethical practice was mentioned as a result of pressure to achieve corporate goals?
Which unethical practice was mentioned as a result of pressure to achieve corporate goals?
Why was the CEO disturbed by the survey findings?
Why was the CEO disturbed by the survey findings?
What action did the CEO feel the company should take regarding the ethical problems?
What action did the CEO feel the company should take regarding the ethical problems?
What impact did compromising ethical standards have on quality control in certain plant locations?
What impact did compromising ethical standards have on quality control in certain plant locations?
How were sales personnel encouraged to obtain orders according to the text?
How were sales personnel encouraged to obtain orders according to the text?
What is the primary focus of managers in decentralized centers as per the text?
What is the primary focus of managers in decentralized centers as per the text?
