Woodward's Classification of Technology (Into Three Clusters of Organizational Technologies)

question 42

Multiple Choice

Woodward's classification of technology (into three clusters of organizational technologies) was based on a scale that measured:

• A) the number of employees in the span of control.
• B) the interdependence of tasks.
• C) the technical complexity of the manufacturing process.
• D) the variety and analyzability of tasks within each department.

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Definitions:

Operating Cash Flow

The cash generated from a company's normal business operations, indicating its ability to generate positive cash flow.

CCA Class

A classification system used in Canadian tax law for capital cost allowance, determining the depreciation rate for tax purposes of tangible capital assets.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which an additional dollar of income would be taxed, reflecting the rate applied to the last dollar earned.

CCA Tax Shield

A deduction that allows Canadian businesses to reduce taxable income based on the depreciation of tangible property.