The Degree to Which Decision-Making Is Concentrated Within an Organization

question 132

Multiple Choice

The degree to which decision-making is concentrated within an organization is known as _________.

• A)formalization
• B)differentiation
• C)centralization
• D)simplicity

Recognize the different types of plans (strategic, tactical, operational, and contingency) and their roles in implementing a business strategy.

Understand the importance and function of policies and procedures in organizational operations.

Identify the role of top-level, middle-level, and lower-level management in long-range planning.

Distinguish between procedures and policies and their application in organizational settings.

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Definitions:

LSD

Lysergic acid diethylamide, a powerful hallucinogenic drug that alters perception and mood.

Amphetamine

A stimulant drug that increases the activity in the central nervous system, boosting energy, concentration, and alertness.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brainstem down the vertebral canal, playing a critical role in transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.