The Impact of Information Technology on Organization Design Includes

question 82

Multiple Choice

The impact of information technology on organization design includes:

• A) larger size.
• B) more decentralized organization structures.
• C) technology is a substitute for professional staff, thereby decreasing the need for them.
• D) decreased levels of employee participation.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measurement of the time a machine is operated, used in costing to allocate expenses based on machine use.

Manufacturing Overhead

A rephrased definition: All indirect costs incurred during the production process, which are not directly traceable to individual products.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated at the beginning of the accounting period to allocate overhead costs to products or services, based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Direct Labor-Hours

The cumulative number of hours put in by workers who are directly engaged in producing goods or delivering a service.