The Modern State Eventually Supplanted Which System of Economic Organization

question 17

Multiple Choice

The modern state eventually supplanted which system of economic organization?

• A) city-states focused on trade
• B) farming and agricultural model
• C) feudalism
• D) mercantilism

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Definitions:

Program Decentralization

The process of distributing administrative functions, powers, or tasks from a central authority to regional or local branches or units within an organization or system.

Spiraling Failure

A situation where a series of failures reinforce one another, leading to a deteriorating condition.

Mission Devolution

The process of delegating operational responsibilities and decision-making authority from central leadership to local offices or departments within an organization.

Retrenchment

A strategy used by organizations to reduce their scale or scope in response to financial pressures, often involving cost-cutting measures and reductions in workforce.