A finance manager observes that the return-on-investment (ROI) for his organization is only 10 percent compared to the industry average of 20 percent. The manager informs top managers about her observation
According to this information, this organization is in which stage of the action research process?
A) diagnosing the organization
B) determining the desired future action
C) eliminating obstacles to change
D) selecting a strategy for change
A
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Stanley started his company several years ago. Currently, his company is one of the most sought after digital marketing firms. Stanley had been estimating when new people would be required to take up managerial positions and leadership roles since the time he realized that his business would grow. Currently, he is evaluating the extent of the pending leadership shortage at his organization. Which of the following is a reason for this evaluation?
a. Stanley is dealing with the challenges of being a new leader. b. Stanley is assessing the effectiveness of leadership development programs c. Stanley is developing a pool of successors. d. Stanley is displaying effective mentoring behaviors.
_________ refers to the level of responsibility and decision-making authority which is transferred to each specific managerial position.
A. Managerial hierarchy B. Hierarchy requirements C. Decision-Making control D. Span of control E. Nature of the work