When the Central Government Exercises No Control Over the Subunit

question 173

Multiple Choice

When the central government exercises no control over the subunit governments and acts at the sufferance of the subunits, it is known as a

• A) confederal government.
• B) unitary government.
• C) federal government.
• D) constitutional monarchy.
• E) democracy.

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Definitions:

Pull System

A method of production control where downstream activities signal their needs to upstream activities, promoting just-in-time production and minimizing inventories.

Production Management

The process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the production of goods and services, focusing on efficient and effective production methods.

Final Customer

The end-user or consumer who purchases a product or service for their own use, as opposed to purchasing for resale or manufacturing purposes.

Non-financial Measures

Performance indicators not expressed in monetary units but qualitatively, such as customer satisfaction or employee engagement.