Which One of the Following Is Among Follett's Guidelines on Coordination

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is among Follett's guidelines on coordination?

• A)Personal communication should be minimized in coordination.
• B)Managers can assume that if their system shows coordination now,it will show coordination in the future.
• C)The human element should be minimized in coordination.
• D)Managers should plan for coordination.
• E)Coordination can be achieved with least difficulty through vertical relationships.

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Definitions:

Woodward's Studies

Research by Joan Woodward that established a link between technology and organizational structure, suggesting the optimal structure varies by technological type.

Continuous-Process Plants

Factories where production materials are moved continuously through a series of steps or processes.

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly line technology and methods, to achieve economies of scale.

Continuous-Process Technology

A production method where goods are produced continuously through an uninterrupted flow, often used in chemical, oil, and food industries.