When Higher Management in A(n)____ Organization Admits There Is a Need

question 141

Multiple Choice

When higher management in a(n) ____ organization admits there is a need for better communication, the response is to tether subordinates to their jobs and to appoint newly hired employees who specialize in establishing liaison relationships.

• A)centralized
• B)mechanistic
• C)departmentalized
• D)organic
• E)modular

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of production or sales volume in the short term, like lease payments or wages.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about cost behavior hold true for a specific operation or business.

Merchandising Company

A company that purchases goods in a finished state for the purpose of reselling them without further manufacturing.

Cost Structure

Cost structure denotes the various types of expenses a business incurs and is typically categorized into fixed and variable costs, influencing pricing and profitability.