Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of Unstructured

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of unstructured organizations?

• A) It takes the virtual and networked organizational concepts to an extreme.
• B) It decreases division of labor and work specialization.
• C) It has a chain-of-command system that establishes a clear line of authority flowing from the top down.
• D) It involves grouping employees according to their skills.
• E) It involves using product divisions, grouping departments around each of the company's products.

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Definitions:

Affiliated Group

A collection of related companies that function as a single economic entity through shared ownership and control.

Subsidiary Inclusion

The process of integrating a subsidiary company's financials into the parent company's financial statements.

Consolidated Income Tax Return

A singular income tax return filed by an affiliated group of corporations that combines their tax liabilities into one return, possibly resulting in tax benefits.

Advantages

Benefits or desirables attributes that contribute to the superiority of a product, service, or entity.