________ Is the Assignment of a Task, Responsibility, or Authority

question 56

Multiple Choice

________ is the assignment of a task, responsibility, or authority by a manager to a subordinate.

• A) Delegation
• B) Decentralization
• C) Centralization
• D) Responsibility
• E) Authority

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The capacity of a person, business, or nation to create a product or offer a service at a reduced opportunity cost compared to their rivals, thereby gaining specialized production and advantages in trade.

Production Possibilities

The different quantities of goods that an economy can produce with a certain set of resources and technology.

Natural-Resource Abundant

Refers to countries or regions possessing significant amounts of valuable natural resources, such as minerals, oil, or fertile land, which can contribute to their economic growth and development.

Land-Intensive

Describes production processes or industries that require a large amount of land to produce goods or services, compared to labor or capital.