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biggirl4568

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When formal planning fails to lead to higher performance, which of the following is most likely to be the reason for the failure?
 
  A) A participative style of planning was used.
  B) Managers were allowed too much autonomy.
  C) The company emphasized the control function over other functions.
  D) External forces constrain managers' options.

Question 2

The effect of planning on managers is that it forces them to ________.
 
  A) grow resistant to change
  B) anticipate and respond to change
  C) eliminate uncertainty
  D) work at cross purposes


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iman

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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


biggirl4568

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Reply 2 on: Jul 6, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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