WGU C483: Principles of Management (Pre-Assessment) Questions with Approved Answers | Latest 2025/2026- Graded A.

WGU C483: Principles of Management i.- i.- i.- i.- i.-




(Pre-Assessment) Questions with i.- i.- i.-




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A difference between Maslow's need hierarchy and Alderfer's ERG
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theory is that: Maslow's needs theory has general applicability,
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whereas Alderfer's ERG theory aims at understanding people's needs at
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work.


If an automobile manufacturer expands its business from building cars
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into producing a line of motorcycles, it is using which strategy?
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concentric diversification i.-




Which of the following is the primary reason why a company might
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pursue a conglomerate diversification strategy?
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due to market fluctuations in one industry
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Effective goals specify a ____________ so that employees know when
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to deliver the results.
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A contingency plan is a type of plan utilized when
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not work well or an unexpected event occurs.
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,According to Hackman and Oldham's model of job design, the degree
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to which a job provides independence and discretion in making
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decisions refers to: autonomy.i.- i.- i.-i.- i.-




According to Herzberg, the key to true job satisfaction lies in the:
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motivators.


Achievement, affiliation, personalized power, and socialized power are
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all components of:
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Which of the following psychological states does the Hackman and
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Oldham model link with the core job dimensions of skill variety, task
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identity, and task significance?
i.- Experienced meaningfulness of the
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work


According to Herzberg's theory, the two factors that affect people
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working on their jobs are categorized into:
i.- hygiene factors and
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motivators.


Industry and market analysis, competitor analysis, and social analysis
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are examples of which step in the strategic planning process?
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Analysis of external opportunities and threats
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Skilled management, positive cash flow, and well-known brands are
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examples of which component of the SWOT analysis?
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, What denotes skills or expertise in an activity that constitutes the roots
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of competitiveness in an organization?
i.- Core competencies i.- i.- i.- i.-i.- i.- i.-




According to Michael Porter's competitive environment model, how
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can suppliers influence strategic planning?
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manufacturing time and increase product quality. i.- i.- i.- i.- i.-




A company offers unique products in its industry to create a
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competitive advantage. i.-




Which type of strategy is the company using?
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Happy Inc. is a leading provider of family entertainment and BCD is a
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broadcasting company with news, cable, and entertainment networks.i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.- i.-



Happy Inc. recently acquired BCD in hopes of boosting its primary
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business of family entertainment.i.- i.- i.-




Which type of corporate strategy is represented by Happy Inc.'s
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purchase of their distribution network?
i.- Vertical integration
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A local business has provided services to its customers for 40 years. The
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business's mission is "To give our customers the best service in town."
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The owner of the business has had a long-standing dream to franchise
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