At Circlet, a Mid-Size Technology Firm, Employees Are Encouraged to Participate

question 60

Multiple Choice

At Circlet, a mid-size technology firm, employees are encouraged to participate in various organizational roles and decision-making functions. Top management relies on a strong corporate culture to foster employee commitment to the organization. Circlet uses _____ structural control.

• A) bureaucratic
• B) strategic
• C) decentralized
• D) mechanistic
• E) operational

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Definitions:

Variability

The quality of being subject to change or variance in a process or outcome, often impacting predictability and consistency.

Uncoordinated Supply Chain

A supply chain where the actions and operations of participants are not synchronized, leading to inefficiencies and potential disruptions.

Supply Chain Profits

Represent the total earnings generated throughout the entire supply chain, from raw material suppliers to the final retailer.

Sales Force Incentives

Rewards or compensation given to sales personnel to motivate them to achieve sales targets, including bonuses, commissions, and non-monetary benefits.