A Finding of Woodward's Study About Forms of Technology Was

question 79

Multiple Choice

A finding of Woodward's study about forms of technology was that:

• A) mass-production organizations tended to have the lowest level of specialization.
• B) small-batch organizations tended to have minimal bureaucracy.
• C) mass-production organizations tended to be the least bureaucratic.
• D) continuous-process technology was the simplest of all forms of technology.
• E) continuous-process organizations tended to be the most bureaucratic.

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

Costs incurred in the regular functioning of a business, excluding direct production costs; these may include rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Sales Revenues

Income earned by a company from its sales of goods or services, before any deductions.

Annual Depreciation

The annual expense taken for a fixed asset, representing a fraction of its cost spread over its lifespan.

Useful Life

The estimated duration of time that an asset is expected to be usable for its intended purpose, affecting depreciation calculations.