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:

Trade Balance

The difference between a country's exports and imports, indicating whether a country has a surplus or deficit in trade with foreign partners.

Imports

Goods or services brought into one country from another for sale or use.

Exports

The sale of goods and services produced in one country to residents of other countries.

Domestic Saving

The part of a nation's income that is not spent on consumption or government expenditure, and is instead saved or invested domestically.