OD Practitioners Working in the Public-Sector Need to Recognize Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

OD practitioners working in the public-sector need to recognize which of the following features of the public-sector organization

• A) the political and administrative functions don't always share the same values
• B) the organization has multiple authoritative decision makers
• C) business is conducted in open public meetings
• D) the organization shares responsibility and power with other governmental agencies
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Mergers

The combination of two or more companies into one entity, often to enhance market share and reduce competition.

Celler-Kefauver Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1950, aimed at preventing anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions that could create monopolies or reduce competition.

Clayton Act

A U.S. antitrust law enacted in 1914, aimed at preventing anticompetitive practices, such as price discrimination and monopolies, not covered by the Sherman Act.

Sherman Act

A foundational statute in U.S. antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic behaviors and promoting competitive markets.