Marketing costs are high in the introductory stage of the product life cycle because: a. product design changes become stylistic rather than functional. b. high dealer margins are often needed to obtain adequate distribution. c. manufacturers scramble to sign up dealers and distributors. d. emphasis is given to communication of the differences between brands in the market.

If a company’s employees are angry about their work, a visiting auditor may also become agitated, illustrating the power of

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.

“strategy, plans, and budgets are unrelated to one another.” do you agree? explain. explain how the manager’s choice of the type of responsibility center (cost, revenue, profit, or investment) affects the behavior of other employees.