As a Result of Changing Lifestyles and Family Patterns in the United

question 40

Multiple Choice

As a result of changing lifestyles and family patterns in the United States, there has been an increase in:

• A) emphasis on working fathers.
• B) time devoted to food prepared at home.
• C) intake of minimally processed foods.
• D) use of convenience foods.

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Definitions:

Centralized Organization

A management structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of the organization.

Horizontal Decentralization

A management strategy where decision-making authority is distributed across various levels within the organization, often to improve responsiveness and innovation.

Machine Bureaucracy

A highly structured, formal organization model characterized by a clear hierarchy, rigid rules, and a focus on efficiency and predictability.

External Changes

Alterations in the environment outside an organization that affect its operations, strategies, and success.