A Complex Organization That Is Differentiated to a Large Extent

question 72

Multiple Choice

A complex organization that is differentiated to a large extent needs a(n) ________.

• A) high level of integration to coordinate its activities effectively
• B) informal operating procedures and controls
• C) lesser number of supporting functions and managers
• D) simpler method of integrating the organizational departments

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Definitions:

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines or automated technology, which benefits from economies of scale.

Suburbanization

The process by which populations move from urban areas to suburbs, often leading to the growth of residential areas on the outskirts of cities.

Farms

Land and the buildings on it, used for growing crops and/or raising animals as a primary source of income.

Protective Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by making imports more expensive.