Question

question 4

amma introduced \project polaris,\ a 3-year initiative to broaden its global data visualization platform. the firm adopted a hub-and-spoke model, provided emotional intelligence training and flexible work policies, and tracked regional progress with kpis and quarterly \control & correct\ reports.

what management concept best explains the functions amma employed in this process?

• management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
• corporate governance compliance
• product lifecycle management
• benchmarking and quality assurance

Explanation:

Analyze the management actions in the scenario

Using the POLC Framework and Functions of Management knowledge points

The scenario describes four distinct management actions taken by AmmA during "Project Polaris":

• Planning: Introducing "Project Polaris" as a "3-year initiative to broaden its global data visualization platform" sets the strategic direction and long-term goals.
• Organizing: Adopting a "hub-and-spoke model" structures the resources and relationships to carry out the plan.
• Leading: Providing "emotional intelligence training and flexible work policies" motivates, supports, and guides the workforce.
• Controlling: Tracking regional progress with "KPIs and quarterly 'control & correct' reports" monitors performance and ensures goals are met.

Match actions to the management concept

Using the Functions of Management knowledge point

These four activities directly correspond to the classic four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling (often abbreviated as the POLC framework). Therefore, the first option is the correct choice.

Answer:

• (A) Management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling (Correct answer)
• (B) Corporate governance compliance
• (C) Product lifecycle management
• (D) Benchmarking and quality assurance