When the Organization Strives to Become Leaner and More Efficient

question 8

Multiple Choice

When the organization strives to become leaner and more efficient by consolidating departments and work groups it is called:

• A) Distribution.
• B) Downsizing.
• C) Empowerment.
• D) Authority.

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Definitions:

Majority Vote

A decision rule in which the option that receives more than half of the votes is chosen.

Economic Efficiency

A state where resources are allocated in the most effective way possible, maximizing output without wasting any inputs, ensuring that goods and services are produced at the lowest possible cost and distributed to those who value them most.

Deregulation

The process of removing or reducing government controls and restrictions in an industry to allow for more competition and efficiency.

Pork-Barrel Politics

The allocation of government spending for localized projects secured primarily to bring money to a representative's district, often without proper consideration of the benefits or costs.