Which Statement Is the Most Accurate Comparison of Buses Versus

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the most accurate comparison of buses versus rail systems? 

• A) Buses require less capital investment than heavy rail systems. 
• B) Bus systems offer a more comfortable and quiet ride than heavy rail systems. 
• C) Bus systems offer less flexibility in transportation routes than heavy rail systems. 
• D) Bus systems cost more to operate than heavy rail systems.

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Definitions:

Adhocracy

Emphasizes shared, decentralized decision making; extreme horizontal specialization; few levels of management; the virtual absence of formal controls; and few rules, policies, and procedures.

General Environment

Is the set of cultural, economic, legal–political, and educational conditions found in the areas in which the organization operates.

Specific Environment

The set of owners, suppliers, distributors, government agencies, and competitors with which an organization must interact to grow and survive.

Adhocracy

An organizational structure that is flexible, adaptable, and non-hierarchical, often used to spark innovation and tackle emerging issues.