Which of the Following Is NOT Likely to Accompany an Increase

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT likely to accompany an increase in the number of levels in the chain of command?

• A) The organisation gains additional competitive advantage.
• B) Decision making can be slowed greatly.
• C) The communication distance between the top and bottom levels of the organisation is increased.
• D) Overhead costs increase.
• E) Direct contact with the client or customer may be lost.

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Definitions:

Package Carrier

A company or service that specializes in the transportation and delivery of parcels and packages, operating within postal, commercial, or freight contexts.

Private Fleet

A company-owned or leased set of transport vehicles dedicated to moving the company’s goods, providing control over logistics operations.

Lead Time Demand

The total demand for a product or service during its lead time, which is the time between order placement and delivery.

Safety Inventory

Additional stock kept on hand to protect against variability in demand or supply, ensuring that demand can be met without stockouts.