Which of the Following Statements Is True of Product Items

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of product items?

• A) They are the test products that are released by a company before starting a product line.
• B) They include all the products that an organization manufactures and sells to its consumers.
• C) They are never made part of any product lines and are sold only in select outlets.
• D) They can be easily distinguished from other products produced by the same organization.

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Definitions:

Wider Spans Of Control

A management structure where a single supervisor oversees a larger number of subordinates, promoting autonomy and reducing hierarchical layers.

Management Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the administration and general operations of a business that are not directly tied to specific project activities or production.

Mechanistic Design

An organization structure that is centralized, with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labour, narrow spans of control, and formal coordination.

Decentralization

The distribution of administrative powers or functions across various levels and departments within an organization, promoting autonomy and flexibility.