CSU BBA4426 unit VIII assessment

Question 1

1. Luthans and Doh (2012) discuss factors affecting decision-making authority. Briefly describe at least three factors that affect decision-making authority.
   
   Your response should be at least 150 words in length. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

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30 points

Question 2

1. Why should an international manager use decision-making processes and control methods together?
   
   Your response should be at least 150 words in length. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

   Answer

30 points

Question 3

1. Briefly explain how international managers should use direct controls and indirect controls.
   
   Your response should be at least 150 words in length. All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

   Answer

25 points

Question 4

1. Match the following items to the correct answer option.

   Answer

   - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. Decision makingRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. CodeterminationRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. RingiseiRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. TatemaeRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. HonneRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. Total Quality Management (TQM)Read Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. EmpowermentRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. KaizenRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. ControllingRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. Direct controlsRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. Indirect controlsRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. ProfitRead Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. Return on investment (ROI)Read Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. Quality control circle (QCC)Read Answer Items for Question 4 - A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. Assessment centerRead Answer Items for Question 4

   Answer A. A group of workers who meet on a regular basis to discuss ways of improving the quality of work. B. Return measured by dividing profit by assets C. An evaluation tool used to identify individuals with the potential to be selected for or promoted to higher-level positions. D. The use of face-to-face or personal meetings for the purpose of monitoring operations. E. The use of reports and other written forms of communication to control operations. F. A Japanese term that means “what one really wants to do. G. A Japanese term that means “continuous improvement. H. A legal system that requires workers and their managers to discuss the major decisions. I. A Japanese term that means “decision making by consensus. J. The process of choosing a course of action among alternatives. K. An organizational strategy and the accompanying techniques that result in the delivery of high-quality products or services to customers. L. A Japanese term that means “doing the right thing” according to the norm. M. The process of evaluating results in relation to plans or objectives and deciding what action, if any, to take. N. The process of giving individuals and teams the resources, information, and authority they need to develop ideas and effectively implement them. O. The amount remaining after all expenses are deducted from total revenues.