Which of the Following Types of Organizations Are Characterized by a Relatively

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of organizations are characterized by a relatively high degree of job specialization, rigid departmentalization, many layers of management, narrow spans of control, centralized decision making, and a long chain of command?

• A) organic
• B) line
• C) hierarchical
• D) mechanistic

Understand how to manage costs to maintain profitability under varying conditions.

Evaluate the financial consequences of adjustments in selling price and cost structures.

Calculate net income based on given revenue, cost, and price parameters.

Understand and calculate break-even points in units and dollars.

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Definitions:

Kent State University

Site of a 1970 shooting where National Guard troops fired on anti-Vietnam War protestors, resulting in four deaths and escalating public outcry.

State Militias

Military forces maintained by the states of the United States, which can be called upon for service during emergencies, natural disasters, or for defense purposes, separate from the federal armed forces.

Breakthrough

A significant or sudden advance, discovery, or achievement that overcomes a significant obstacle or opens up new possibilities.

Le Duc Tho

A Vietnamese revolutionary and politician who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973, which he declined, for his role in the Paris Peace Accords intending to end the Vietnam War.