Which of the Following Is True of Trends in Organizational

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of trends in organizational designs?

• A) The growth of new technologies for information systems and social media is reducing new possibilities for creativity.
• B) Managers are trying to minimize the rate of delegation of work as it incurs heavy expenditures.
• C) Delegation and horizontal structures are contributing to more centralization in organizations.
• D) The complexity and uncertainty are prompting more organizations to shift toward organic designs.
• E) Organizations are lowering costs and increasing efficiency by employing more staff personnel and using larger staff units.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, based on a predetermined formula.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes partially completed goods that are still undergoing manufacturing or production processes.

Cost of Goods Sold

The total cost associated with producing the goods sold by a business, including materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Direct Labour-hours

The total number of hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process.