Suboptimization occurs when a. managers concentrate too much on short-term performance objectives. b. individuals are placed into positions not suited to their abilities. c. a division or functional unit views itself as a separate entity and refuses to cooperate with other divisions or units to the detriment of the organization as a whole. d. there is a failure to produce at or near full capacity. e. managers tend to focus more of their attention on those aspects which are measurable than on those which are not.

What is the relationship between the national response framework and the national incident management system (nims)? a. the national response framework replaces the nims, which is now obsolete. b. the response protocols and structures described in the national response framework align with the nims, and all nims components support response. c. the nims relates to local, state, and territorial operations, whereas the nrf relates strictly to federal operations. d. the nims and the national response framework cover different aspects of incident management—the nims is focused on tactical planning, and the national response framework is focused on coordination.

The purchasing agent for a company that assembles and sells air-conditioning equipment in a latin american country noted that the cost of compressors has increased significantly each time they have been reordered. the company uses an eoq model to determine order size. what are the implications of this price escalation with respect to order size? what factors other than price must be taken into consideration?

Portionpac has been a good corporate citizen for fifty years. which of the following is not an argument in favor of social responsibility and corporate citizenship?