The Integration Needed to Manage Production, Marketing, and Human Resources

question 16

Multiple Choice

The integration needed to manage production, marketing, and human resources is difficult to achieve with a global structure because of the _____.

• A)excessive autonomy given to subsidiaries
• B)presence of duplicate information systems
• C)use of highly decentralized information systems
• D)heavy reliance on headquarters

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Definitions:

Health Care

The maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of illnesses, injuries, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

Bureaucratic

Pertaining to the administration of organizations with a rigid hierarchy, fixed rules, and a focus on procedure over effectiveness.

Human Resources

The department within an organization that focuses on recruiting, managing, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization.

Technological Changes

Adjustments or advancements in technology that affect industries, workplaces, and society.