Which of the Following Would Most Likely Fall Under the Scope

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely fall under the scope of only an operations manager?

• A) research and development
• B) new product plans
• C) capital investments
• D) facility location/capacity
• E) setting inventory levels

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Organizations

are groups formed to achieve specific objectives, often for compensation, such as businesses or government agencies.

Ideal Bureaucracies

Theoretical models of organizational structures designed to operate efficiently and rationally through clear hierarchies and rules.

Informal Culture

Refers to the unwritten, unspoken norms, behaviors, and practices that develop organically within social groups, outside formal institutions.

Formal Organizations

Structured groups established for a specific set of objectives or tasks, characterized by clear hierarchies and rules.