What Does the Informal Side of Bureaucracy Consist Of

question 19

Multiple Choice

What does the informal side of bureaucracy consist of?

• A) social groups
• B) social networks
• C) formal organizations
• D) quality circles

Identify the characteristics and purposes of various types of business reports.

Recognize the importance of tone and clarity in upward and downward communication within organizations.

Comprehend strategies for writing persuasive claim messages and the importance of clear demands and documentation.

Differentiate between direct and indirect strategies in organizing bad-news messages.

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer balances from temporary accounts to permanent accounts, closing out the period.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions to shareholders, reinvested in the business or kept as reserve.

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent ones, thus preparing the books for the next period.

Adjusted Trial Balance

An enumeration of every account and its balance following adjustment entries, employed in the development of financial reports.