In a Line Organization Reporting Structure,the Main Disadvantage Is That

question 44

Multiple Choice

In a line organization reporting structure,the main disadvantage is that:

• A)decision-making is shared equally among all the management levels
• B)salespeople are competing for customers with each other
• C)salespeople have no idea who their managers report to
• D)salespeople have little leeway to make on-the-spot decisions to keep customers happy
• E)managers can only discipline the employees directly below them

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Definitions:

Average Expenses

The mean amount of costs incurred over a specified period.

Manufacturing Overhead Budget

A financial plan outlining the projected indirect production costs, such as utilities and maintenance, for a specific period.

Direct Labor-Hour

A measure of the labor time involved in producing a unit of output, often used in costing and budgeting.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs associated with manufacturing that vary with production volume, such as indirect materials and utilities.