Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Mechanistic

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the mechanistic process?

• A) Knowledge and control of tasks are centralized at the top of the organization
• B) Tasks are rigidly defined
• C) There is a strict hierarchy of authority and control
• D) Communication is horizontal

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Definitions:

Income From Operations

The earnings generated from a company's regular core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and taxes.

Residual Income

A measure of net income after accounting for the cost of capital.

Activity Base

A measure used for allocating fixed costs to products or services based on the amount of activity.

Service Departments

Units within an organization that provide support to the profit-making departments, rather than directly contributing to profits.