On Her First Day at the Company, Tara Was Introduced

question 68

Multiple Choice

On her first day at the company, Tara was introduced to the president, three vice-presidents, five directors, and 10 managers. The line of authority was clearly explained to her so that she would take any of her issues to a manager, who would report to a director, and so forth up the chain. According to the text, what kind of organizational structure was used by the company?

• A) a presidential system
• B) an authoritative proprietorship
• C) an efficiency structure
• D) a bureaucracy

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Definitions:

Bill Of Material

A comprehensive list of raw materials, components, and assemblies needed to manufacture or repair a product.

Lead Times

The period between the initiation and completion of a process or project, such as the time from placing an order to delivery or from product development to market launch.

Lead Times

The total time taken for a process from initiation to completion, often used in the context of supply chain and manufacturing.

Inventory Availability

The ability of a company to meet customer demand by having sufficient stock on hand, directly impacting customer satisfaction and sales.