Brandon, a Branch Manager for a Large Car Rental Company

question 69

Multiple Choice

Brandon, a branch manager for a large car rental company, reports to an area manager who oversees Brandon's store as well as five other stores. The area manager then reports to a regional rental manager who oversees a total of six area managers. Brandon may feel frustrated that he lacks the resources he needs to properly manage his branch, given that his company has which type of organizational structure?

• A) matrix
• B) line
• C) line-and-staff
• D) matrix.

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Definitions:

Rivalry

The competitive relationship between businesses in the same industry, aiming to achieve higher sales, market share, and customer loyalty.

Competition

A scenario where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared, such as market share, victory in a sport, or the acquisition of a contract.

Industry

Refers to the production of goods or services within an economy, typically classified into sectors based on their main source of revenue and activity.

Competitive Forces

Market dynamics that impact the competitive landscape, often analyzed through frameworks like Porter's Five Forces, including threats from new entrants, bargaining power of suppliers and buyers, threats from substitute products, and rivalry among existing competitors.