When an Organization Has a Structure in Which Decision-Making Authority

question 33

Multiple Choice

When an organization has a structure in which decision-making authority is delegated as far down the chain of command as possible,it is said to be exercising:

• A)bureaucracy.
• B)hierarchy.
• C)downsizing.
• D)overspecialization.
• E)decentralization.

Recognize safety features and protocols that protect consumers in e-commerce.

Distinguish between different e-commerce models and the platforms that exemplify these models.

Understand the role and function of social media in enhancing e-commerce, referred to as social commerce.

Understand major labor laws and their impacts on relationships between unions, employees, and employers.

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Definitions:

Deviance

Deviance refers to behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, which can range from minor infractions to significant criminal acts, depending on cultural or contextual standards.

Egotistic Suicide

A term coined by sociologist Émile Durkheim to describe a type of suicide that occurs when individuals feel detached from the social groups to which they belong.

Elderly Person

An individual typically defined as being of an older age, often retirement age or older, who has experienced significant life events and aging.

Poverty

A state of economic deprivation, lacking sufficient income to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and healthcare.