Marriage Is Often Seen as a Way to Build an Alliance

question 62

Multiple Choice

Marriage is often seen as a way to build an alliance and create new relationships between different groups. Sometimes this outcome is coincidental, but in many cases, it is accomplished intentionally through what kind of marriage?

• A) arranged
• B) exogamous
• C) companionate
• D) endogamous

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Definitions:

Decentralized Firms

Decentralized Firms are organizations that distribute decision-making powers and operational activities across various levels and departments rather than centralizing control in a single location or group.

Centralized Organizations

Organizations where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.

Span of Management

The number of subordinates or direct reports that a manager or supervisor can effectively oversee, also known as span of control.