The Most Influential Research into the Relationship Between Manufacturing Technology

question 10

Multiple Choice

The most influential research into the relationship between manufacturing technology and organization structure was conducted by:

• A) Michael E. Porter.
• B) William Ouchi.
• C) Susan Goldberg.
• D) Joan Woodward.
• E) Geert Hofstede.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenditures that adjust in relation to the business's output or operational intensity.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with the volume of sales or production levels, remaining constant even as business activities change.

Unit Selling Price

The price for which a single unit of a product is sold, excluding any discounts or allowances.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue from sales that exceeds variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profits.