Which of the Following Levels of Organization Is the Most

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following levels of organization is the most inclusive (that is, includes the most life-forms) ?

• A)organ system
• B)population
• C)biosphere
• D)community
• E)ecosystem

Understand the basic strategies companies can adopt for competitive advantage.

Identify the primary and support activities in a firm's value chain.

Grasp the impact of technology on business operations and competitive strategies.

Comprehend the difference between effectiveness and efficiency in organizational processes.

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Definitions:

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's operations after deducting operating expenses such as wages and cost of goods sold.

Contribution Format

A type of income statement that separates fixed and variable costs to highlight the contribution margin.

Unit Contribution Margin

The amount that each unit sold contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit, calculated as the selling price per unit minus variable costs per unit.

Break-even Point

The level of sales or production at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in neither profit nor loss.