In a __________, Each Business Is Placed in a Self-

question 17

Multiple Choice

In a __________, each business is placed in a self- contained division and there is no contact between divisions.

• A)hierarchy
• B)conglomerate structure
• C)functional
• D)matrix

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Definitions:

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments that can be easily converted into cash with minimal loss of value, often used for short-term investments.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within one year or within the normal operating cycle of the business.

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

A metric that shows the balance between the amount of a company's assets financed by owners' equity and that financed by debt.

Working Capital

Working capital represents a company's operating liquidity and is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities.