Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of a Conglomerate

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a conglomerate (H-form) organization design?

• A) It is composed of a set of unrelated businesses.
• B) It is operated by independent general managers.
• C) Its business evaluation is conducted by corporate staff.
• D) Its departmentalization is based on the kind of work being done,such as production,finance,or marketing.
• E) It is a holding company.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Sabbaticals

These are periods of leave, often unpaid, offered by employers to employees as a benefit, allowing them to take a break from their work for personal development, research, travel, or rest.

Medium-Term Cost

Expenses or investments expected to impact an organization's financial health over a moderate timeframe, usually between one to five years.

Facility Shutdowns

The process of closing business facilities temporarily or permanently, which may result from economic, strategic, or operational decisions.

Operation Reductions

A strategy aimed at decreasing the complexity and costs of business operations, often through simplifying processes, cutting unnecessary tasks, or outsourcing.