Which One of the Following Best Describes a Conglomerate Structure

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes a conglomerate structure?

• A) Work is divided into subunits on the basis of such functions as manufacturing, marketing, finance, and human resources.
• B) This is most appropriate for large corporations with many product lines in several related industries, with employees acting as functional specialists attempting to gain synergy among divisional activities.
• C) This is most appropriate for small, entrepreneur-dominated companies with one or two product lines that operate in a small niche market, with employees acting as jack-of-all trades.
• D) Employees have two or more superiors, a project manager and a functional manager.
• E) This is appropriate for a large corporation with many product lines in several unrelated industries.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A method of reporting cash flows from operating activities by starting with net income and adjusting it for items that affected reported net income but did not affect cash.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, have been subtracted from total revenue.

Income Taxes

Taxes imposed by the government on the income of individuals or corporations, calculated as a percentage of taxable income.

Operating Activities

Business actions that are directly concerned with the production and delivery of goods and services, typically reflected in the income statement.