Question

This is the text book. These are questions not a case study. Bierman, L., Ferrell, O. C., & Ferrell, L. (2016). Management: Principles and applications, custom edition [Electronic version]. Solon, OH: Academic Media Solutions.

Gymboree Fitness Center purchases Veggie Shakes, Inc. to create a powerful combination of brands that will jointly benefit from the combination. This is an example of

	resource management.
		a synergy.

	distinctive competence.
		a broad scope.

Whitney discovers that her supervisor is padding his expense account. Research has shown that individuals in similar situations will most likely

	report her supervisor.
		call the media.

	blackmail the supervisor into giving her a raise.
		pad her own expense account.

QVC’s programming style is based on the “backyard-fence” conversational approach to marketing. This approach provides the firm with a

		rare synergy.
	distinctive competence.

		successful strategy.
	consumer monopoly.

When an observer watches and observes how a work group or organization communicates, resolves conflicts, and makes decisions, he or she is acting as a

		team builder.
	survey-feedback consultant.

	job-redesign consultant.
		process consultant.

Answer 1