Cece Works in a Matrix Organization, and Although She Found

question 113

Multiple Choice

Cece works in a matrix organization, and although she found it confusing at first, she has seen the inherent opportunities. Instead of a career path from biologist to biology head to science head to research head, Cece prefers a project career, with opportunities to leverage her firm's capabilities to solve customers' problems. Fortunately, one of the strengths of a matrix organization is

• A)a clear and singular line of command.
• B)adherence to the unity-of-command principle.
• C)centralized decision making.
• D)greater responsiveness to customers from bringing together information about customer needs and organizational capabilities.
• E)focused and limited communications networks.

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Definitions:

Freight Cost

The charge incurred for transporting goods via air, land, or sea.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting method where the inventory count and the cost of goods sold are determined at the end of an accounting period.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods or products that a company holds with the intention of selling them to customers for a profit.

Freight In

The cost associated with transporting goods from the supplier to the buyer, which is often added to the purchase cost of inventory.