Question

Managers for an organic grocery chain were deciding whether to open a new store in a neighborhood currently unserved by any competitors. One manager felt that the lack of competitive presence was an opportunity to capture the newest customers. Another manager viewed the lack of a competitor in the area as an indicator that the local community may not be interested in organic products. This difference in perspective illustrates the concept of_____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Managers for an organic grocery chain were deciding whether to open a new store in a neighborhood currently unserved by any competitors. One manager felt that the lack of competitive presence was an opportunity to capture the newest customers. Another manager viewed the lack of a competitor in the area as an indicator that the local community may not be interested in organic products. This difference in perspective illustrates the concept of Management.

Explanation:

The art of getting things done through others in an orderly and effective manner is referred to as management. It is the process of getting things done through others with the help of some basic activities like planning, organizing,directing, coordinating and controlling.

Managers were proposing different ideas on how to achieve a goal, which is to decide whether to open a new store in a neighborhood currently unserved by any competitors, thus, the difference in their perspective illustrates the concept of Management.

Answer 2

Answer: ambiguity

Explanation: The concept of ambiguity helps explain the difference in perspective between the managers. The concept of ambiguity when applied to persons describes situations of uncertainty. The managers faced with ambiguity are hesitant in opening a new organic store. This is as a result of the uncertainties posed by the absence of competitors in the area which could also be seen as an opportunity to capture new customers.