Rebecca Works for a Company That Has Clearly Defined Lines

question 107

Multiple Choice

Rebecca works for a company that has clearly defined lines of authority. Each employee knows that he or she has authority and responsibility for a distinct set of tasks. Employees are also aware of the company's reporting structure as well as successive management levels all the way to the top. Rebecca's company follows which principle?

• A) Specialization principle
• B) Unity of command principle
• C) Scalar principle
• D) Authority principle
• E) Responsibility principle

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Definitions:

Asset Accounts

Accounts that record the value of everything a company owns and uses to generate revenue.

Liability Accounts

Accounts on a company's balance sheet that represent what it owes to others, such as loans, accounts payable, mortgages, deferred revenues, bonds, warranties, and accrued expenses.

Trial Balance

A financial report that lists all the active accounts and their balances at a certain point in time, used to verify the equality of debits and credits in the accounting system.

Reports Center

A centralized hub or platform where various types of reports, such as financial and analytical, are generated and accessed.