For Which of the Following Transactions Would a Functional Relationship

question 47

Multiple Choice

For which of the following transactions would a functional relationship between the buyer and the seller be LEAST appropriate?

• A) An apartment complex owner's procurement of 80 gallons of paint for the annual repainting of all buildings in the complex
• B) A dentist's purchase of dentures,plates,and other apparatus from a dental lab where they are made
• C) A commuter's purchase of a daily newspaper to read on his way to work
• D) A foreman's purchase of lubricating oil for an assembly line
• E) An interior decorator's purchase of a cell phone

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Definitions:

Vertical Hierarchy

An organizational structure where power and authority are concentrated at the top, and decisions flow downward.

Downward Communication

A form of organizational communication that flows from higher levels of the organization to lower levels, typically used for giving instructions, providing feedback, or conveying decisions.

Horizontal Specialization

The division of work in an organization where tasks are divided among departments or teams based on expertise or functions, leading to specialization in certain areas.

Corporate Charter

A legal document that establishes a corporation, outlining its structure, purpose, and the rights and responsibilities of its members.