At Boars' Nest Distributors, There Are Only Two Levels of Hierarchy

question 160

Multiple Choice

At Boars' Nest Distributors, there are only two levels of hierarchy. Little supervision of employees is required, and the company has been successful at competing on a global scale. However, employee loyalty is weak, and turnover is quite high. Based on this information, Boars' Nest most likely operates using a __________ structure.

• A) divisional
• B) team
• C) virtual network
• D) functional
• E) matrix

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Definitions:

Internal Nares

Openings located inside the nasal cavity, also known as choanae, they connect the nose to the throat.

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, connecting the nasal cavity to the throat and playing a role in respiration and vocalization.

Epiglottis

A flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue, which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe.

Thyroid Cartilage

The largest cartilage of the larynx, forming the Adam's apple, which protects the vocal cords.