1) When a manager makes use of a SWOT analysis, one of his or her objectives is to A. identify the best employees to fill each position in the organization B. formulate appropriate strategies to exploit strengths, protect against threats, & correct weaknesses C. set specific short-term performance standards for each department D. evaluate the desirability of issuing stocks or bonds in the current financial climate

2) A company that wants to distinguish itself from the competition in the marketplace is most likely using which of the following strategies? A. Focus strategy B. Differentiation strategy C. Functional strategy D. Generic strategy

3) An organizations ____ goals are official statements of what an organization says its goals are. A. stated B. real C....