Which of the following best describes the screening and evaluation stage of the new product process? neutrogena has beta testers try out a new hand lotion formula. starbucks starts selling its new java chip frappuccino in two cities to see if consumers will buy it. nokia consults with a team of marketing experts about its new cell phone model to get an estimate of how many it could sell and the costs associated with producing and marketing it. sears talks with customers to come up with ideas for new products. before deciding to build a new motorcycle engine, honda checks to make sure that the technology is available and that it is not already patented by some other company.

Mcdonald's fast-food restaurants have a well-designed training program for all new employees. each new employee is supposed to learn how to perform standardized tasks required to maintain mcdonald's service quality. due to labor shortages in some areas, new employees begin work as soon as they are hired and do not receive any off-the-job training. this nonconformity to standards creates

You have recently been made a department head of the new regional office. in getting to know your departmental staff, you have noticed that one of your inexperienced employees is not following through on assigned tasks. she is enthused about her new job and wants to get ahead in the organization. which alternative represents the most effective leadership style: a. discuss the lack of follow-through with her and explore thealternative ways this problem can be solved. b. specify what she must do to complete the tasks but incorporate any suggestions she may have. c. define the steps necessary for her to complete the assigned tasks and monitor her performance frequently. d. let her know about the lack of follow-through and give hermore time to improve her performance.

Provide three examples of how the purpose of investing is different than the purpose of saving