If the feedback mechanism raises a red flag, all of the following can be possible adjustments except
a. change strategy c. change goal
b. change objective d. change budget
Question 2Corporate desire for growth is a major cause for the increase in foreign direct investment.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Once the researcher has identified the key symptoms and identified the key problem(s) from those symptoms, what is the next step the researcher will take in the problem-definition process?
a. determine the unit of analysis
b. write managerial decision statement and corresponding research objectives
c. determine the relevant variables and how to measure them
d. write research questions and/or research hypotheses
Question 4Personal interviews are used extensively in international research.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Explain the central-limit theorem and discuss why it is useful to researchers.
Question 6A mechanism that generates a stress signal when a specific measured outcome is detected to be significantly below the stated objective refers to which of the following?
a. feedforward mechanism c. system alert mechanism
b. feedback mechanism d. control mechanism
Question 7One key concern of franchising is the protection of the total business system that a franchise offers.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 8One of the main disadvantages of the observation method is respondent's unwillingness to provide data.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 9Which of the following is the FIRST step of the problem definition process?
a. determine the unit of analysis
b. identify the problem
c. identify key symptoms in the situation
d. determine the relevant variables