MJ Works in a Setting in Which Employees Are Assigned

question 31

Multiple Choice

MJ works in a setting in which employees are assigned to groups who are given assignments, budgets, and deadlines, but they are allowed to make their own decisions has to how to meet those goals. Usually one person serves as the point person between the group and management, but that person may change depending on the job. Which management perspective seems to best describe the approach of this organization?

• A) classical management
• B) human relations
• C) human resources
• D) teamwork

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Profit Centers

Divisions or units within a business that are directly responsible for generating profits.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs of production, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Controllable Fixed Costs

Fixed costs that management has the ability to influence or change in the short term, such as advertising expenses.