Groups and Teams Are the Backbone of Organizations Because of the __________

question 57

Multiple Choice

Groups and teams are the backbone of organizations because of the __________ effect: Each group/department's performance is affected by at least one other group and each department affects the performance of the total organization.

• A)organism
• B)gestalt
• C)holistic
• D)systems

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Definitions:

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds with a fixed cost in an attempt to increase the returns to shareholders by magnifying investment gains or losses.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, a financial metric that calculates a firm’s profit excluding interest and income tax expenses.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies directly with the level of production or volume of output, as opposed to fixed costs, which remain constant regardless of activity level.

Direct Labor

The wages of employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.