Which of These Is Not an Example of Horizontal or Lateral

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not an example of horizontal or lateral (peer) communication?

• A) Subordinates from two departments share an idea for improving coordination between the departments.
• B) A supervisor and subordinate provide each other with feedback about their work.
• C) A shift manager provides the next shift manager with production details.
• D) Two assistant department heads work on new ways to market products.

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Definitions:

Cost-volume-profit Analysis

An accounting technique used to determine how changes in costs, sales volume, and price affect a company's profit.

Cost-volume-profit Analysis

An accounting method used to determine how changes in costs and volume affect a company's operating income and net income.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change significantly with the level of business activity, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Variable Components

Elements of a product, service, or cost that fluctuate based on production levels or usage, as opposed to fixed components which remain constant.