In large organizations, conflicts can arise between functional areas. In order to resolve these conflicts, strategic objectives:

In large organizations, conflicts can arise between functional areas. In order to resolve these conflicts, strategic objectives: 

A. put financial objectives above human considerations

B. align departments toward departmental goals

C. help resolve conflicts through their common purpose

D. cause debate and increase conflict

Answer: C

We want to be the top-ranked supplier to our customers. (PPG) This is an example of a:

We want to be the top-ranked supplier to our customers. (PPG) This is an example of a: 

A. nonfinancial strategic objective

B. financial strategic objective.

C. vision statement

D. mission statement

Answer: A

Fortune Brands states they will cut corporate overhead costs by $30 million a year. This is an example of a:

Fortune Brands states they will cut corporate overhead costs by $30 million a year. This is an example of a: 

A. nonfinancial strategic objective

B. financial strategic objective

C. vision statement

D. mission statement

Answer: B

Successful organizations are effective in motivating people. Employees work best when:

Successful organizations are effective in motivating people. Employees work best when: 

A. they are asked to do their best

B. work requirements are vague and unclear

C. they are striving toward specific goals

D. they are guided by an abstract mission statement

Answer: C