Which of the Following Best Describes a Simple Structure

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a simple structure?

• A) Work is divided into subunits on the basis of such functions as manufacturing and marketing.
• B) Most appropriate for large corporations with many product lines in several related industries, with employees acting as functional specialists attempting to gain synergy among divisional activities.
• C) Most appropriate for small, entrepreneur-dominated company with one or two product lines that operates in a small niche market, with employees acting as jack-of-all trades.
• D) Employees having two or more superiors, a project manager and a functional manager.
• E) Most appropriate for large corporations with many product lines in several unrelated industries, with employees acting as functional specialists but with no attempt at gaining synergy among the divisions.

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Definitions:

M

A symbol often representing money supply in economic discussions, including various measures like M1, M2, and M3.

Q

Quantity, frequently used in economic equations and discussions to denote the amount of goods produced or consumed.

PQ

The product of price (P) and quantity (Q), often used in economics to calculate total revenue or expenditure.

P

Typically refers to "Price" in economic models, representing the monetary value assigned to a good or service in the market.