In the Context of Reengineering, Which of the Following Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the context of reengineering, which of the following is a difference between sequential interdependence and reciprocal interdependence?

• A) Sequential interdependence is increased by reengineering, whereas reciprocal interdependence is decreased by reengineering.
• B) In sequential interdependence, work is performed in succession because one group's or job's outputs become the inputs for the next group or job, whereas in reciprocal interdependence, different jobs or groups work together in a back-and-forth manner to complete a process.
• C) In sequential interdependence, work is completed by having each job or department independently contribute to a whole process, whereas in reciprocal interdependence, work is performed in a consecutive order.
• D) Sequential interdependence is increased when there are limited handoffs between different jobs or groups, whereas reciprocal interdependence is increased when groups or individuals are made responsible for larger processes in which several steps can be accomplished at the same time.

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Definitions:

Axon

A thin, elongated extension of a neuron, or nerve cell, that usually transmits electrical signals from the cell body of the neuron.

Neurons

Cells in the nervous system specialized in transmitting information by means of electrical and chemical signals.

Messages

Information or communication sent from one person or entity to another, typically involving a transfer of data, ideas, or feelings.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication and coordination between the right and left sides.