John Is an AutoCAD Designer with MotoCorp Ltd

question 87

Multiple Choice

John is an AutoCAD designer with MotoCorp Ltd. He reports to the research and development manager as well as the operations manager of his company. He often receives conflicting directions from both these departments, which severely impact his productivity as he must redo machine designs every time. Which of the following is violated in this scenario?

• A) Parity principle
• B) Chain of command
• C) Unity of command
• D) Controlling principle

Understand the application and effects of zero-based budgeting on organizational financial planning.

Identify and explain the processes of asset valuation and depreciation.

Distinguish between types of donations and their purposes and management within nonprofit organizations.

Develop skills in financial analysis through understanding and applying financial ratios.

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Definitions:

Diathesis-Stress Perspective

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a result of predispositional vulnerabilities together with stress from life experiences.

Systems Theory

A theory proposing that multiple interacting factors generate all behaviour, and that the effects of these factors are bidirectional; that is, the influence of each factor on another changes the other factors, which in turn then influence the original factor. The overall effect of these influences is said to be greater than the sum of the influence of each of the factors.

Biopsychosocial Model

A holistic approach to health and illness that considers biological, psychological, and social factors.