Systems That Are Designed to Support Activities Across Departmental Boundaries

question 82

Multiple Choice

Systems that are designed to support activities across departmental boundaries are called

• A) calculation systems.
• B) functional systems.
• C) cross-departmental systems.
• D) inter-organizational systems.
• E) operating systems.

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Definitions:

Informal Communication

The exchange of information without the constraints of formal structures or channels in an organization.

Coordinating Mechanism

Strategies or systems used within organizations to align activities, tasks, and functions among different departments or teams.

Span of Control

The number of subordinates that a manager or supervisor can directly control.

Employee Involvement

The practice of including employees in the decision-making process and giving them a say in the operation and management of the company.