Question

shay has landed a management position with a pioneering new small business after many years of working as a regional manager for a nationally known nonprofit. as shay starts her new job, she is likely to find that select one: a. due to the significant differences in large and small firms, her previous experience will be of little value in her new position. b. nonprofit organizations are motivated by their desire to help people and so financial management is of little importance. c. planning is more important to a nonprofit organization and less important to a small business so she will need to adjust the time she spends on the planning function. d. the principles of management are much the same at large and small firms.

Explanation:

Management principles like planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are fundamental and applicable across different - sized firms. While there are differences between large and small firms, the core management concepts remain similar. Option a is incorrect as previous management experience can be valuable. Option b is wrong because financial management is important for non - profits too. Option c is inaccurate as planning is important for both non - profits and small businesses.

Answer:

D. the principles of management are much the same at large and small firms.