Which of the Following Is the Most Widely Used Basis

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most widely used basis for departmentalization?

• A) customer
• B) work functions
• C) geography
• D) matrix
• E) product or service

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Definitions:

Tennessee Valley Authority

A federally owned corporation in the United States created in 1933 to provide navigation, flood control, electricity generation, and economic development to the Tennessee Valley, a region particularly affected by the Great Depression.

Invisible Hand

A concept introduced by Adam Smith to describe the self-regulating nature of the market economy driven by individuals' pursuit of their own self-interest.

Government Involvement

The extent to which the government intervenes in the economy, which can range from regulation and tax policy to direct control or ownership of businesses.

Self-Interest

The driving force in economics that motivates individuals to pursue their own objectives and desires, often leading to economic activity and exchanges.