Which of the Following Is Not Descriptive of Interlocking Directorates

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not descriptive of interlocking directorates?

• A) Interlocking directorates occur because large firms have a large impact on other corporations.
• B) Interlocking directorates are more common in small, family-owned companies.
• C) Interlocking directorates are a useful method for gaining inside information about an uncertain environment.
• D) Interlocking directorates occur in about 20% of the 1000 largest U.S. firms.
• E) Interlocking directorates provide objective expertise about a firm's strategy.

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Definitions:

Mass Production

The large-scale manufacturing of goods using standardized designs and assembly-line techniques to achieve economies of scale.

Lean Production

A systematic method for waste minimization within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity.

Continuous Process Improvement

An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes by making incremental changes or implementing major overhauls to improve efficiency and quality.

Self-Directed Work Teams

Groups of employees who are given the autonomy to manage themselves and the work they do, often encompassing planning, execution, and monitoring of their tasks.