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During the stage prevalent prior to the 1700s, what was the main characteristic of technology?
During the stage prevalent prior to the 1700s, what was the main characteristic of technology?
- Cutting-edge technological advancements
- Limited to handmade tools, transportation, and the printing press (correct)
- Advanced machinery and automation
- Access to modern computers and electricity
What was a key feature of the economy during the pre-1700s stage characterized by subsistence farming?
What was a key feature of the economy during the pre-1700s stage characterized by subsistence farming?
- High level of technology and automation
- Low reliance on agricultural labor
- High levels of trading and commerce
- Intensive labor and low levels of trading (correct)
What type of labor was primarily required in the societies before the 1700s?
What type of labor was primarily required in the societies before the 1700s?
- Industrial labor
- Technological labor
- Agricultural labor (correct)
- Service labor
Which of the following accurately describes the perspective of society before the 1700s regarding trading and technology?
Which of the following accurately describes the perspective of society before the 1700s regarding trading and technology?
What was the primary mode of exchange in the primitive societies before the 1700s?
What was the primary mode of exchange in the primitive societies before the 1700s?
In which period do societies establish the preconditions for take-off, marked by an increase in productivity like in Europe during the 1700s and 1800s?
In which period do societies establish the preconditions for take-off, marked by an increase in productivity like in Europe during the 1700s and 1800s?
What is the primary function of managers at all levels?
What is the primary function of managers at all levels?
Which of the following statements about planning is true?
Which of the following statements about planning is true?
What does an action plan represent in the planning process?
What does an action plan represent in the planning process?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of planning according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of planning according to the text?
What do goals represent in the planning process?
What do goals represent in the planning process?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about planning according to the text?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about planning according to the text?
What is the primary focus of corporate level planning?
What is the primary focus of corporate level planning?
At the business level, what type of competition do enterprises engage in?
At the business level, what type of competition do enterprises engage in?
How can a business demonstrate its uniqueness, according to the text?
How can a business demonstrate its uniqueness, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a support function at the functional level?
Which of the following is NOT considered a support function at the functional level?
What is the purpose of functional level strategies?
What is the purpose of functional level strategies?
Which level of planning is considered necessary for the entire lifetime of an organization?
Which level of planning is considered necessary for the entire lifetime of an organization?
What is the purpose of a strategic plan?
What is the purpose of a strategic plan?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a strategic plan?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a strategic plan?
What is the purpose of a tactical plan?
What is the purpose of a tactical plan?
What is the primary focus of an operational plan?
What is the primary focus of an operational plan?
Which type of plan is created for events or activities with a single occurrence?
Which type of plan is created for events or activities with a single occurrence?
What is the purpose of an ongoing plan?
What is the purpose of an ongoing plan?
What is the primary purpose of contingency planning?
What is the primary purpose of contingency planning?
Which statement about contingency planning is true?
Which statement about contingency planning is true?
What is the role of top-level managers in an organization?
What is the role of top-level managers in an organization?
Which level of managers is responsible for executing organizational plans and motivating lower-level managers?
Which level of managers is responsible for executing organizational plans and motivating lower-level managers?
What is the primary role of low-level managers in an organization?
What is the primary role of low-level managers in an organization?
Which statement about the management levels in an organization is true?
Which statement about the management levels in an organization is true?
