Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Systems

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of a systems view of organizations?

• A) It encourages managers to focus on managing the daily production of goods and services rather than on better communication and cooperation within their organization.
• B) The systems approach makes managers acutely aware that good internal management of an organization is more than enough to ensure survival.
• C) The systems approach encourages managers to view one part of an organization as separate from the other parts.
• D) It forces managers to view their organizations as part of and subject to the competitive, economic, social, technological, and legal/regulatory forces in their environments.

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Definitions:

First Department

The initial production stage or department in a manufacturing process where raw materials begin their transformation into final products.

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to convert partially completed goods into the equivalent of fully completed units.

Materials

Refers to the substances or components that are used to manufacture or create a product.

First Processing Department

The initial stage or section in a manufacturing process where raw materials are first transformed into work-in-progress.