One of the Big Weaknesses of Organization Structures That Do

question 57

Multiple Choice

One of the big weaknesses of organization structures that do not have cross-business collaboration is

• A)making it hard to effectively empower employees.
• B)making it difficult to have closely related activities report to a single executive.
• C)that pieces of strategically relevant activities and capabilities often end up scattered across many departments, with each pursuing its own priorities, projects, and agendas.
• D)impeding the use of outsourcing.
• E)making it hard to fix managerial accountability for poor results.

Understand the emphasis on client self-exploration and problem-solving in less directive therapeutic approaches.

Understand the principles and effectiveness of brief therapies.

Comprehend the dynamics and benefits of group therapy.

Recognize the traits and utility of eclectic psychotherapy.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output produced by a firm, such as rent, salaries, and equipment costs.

Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation of the total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost by the quantity of output produced.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle stating that as more of a variable input is added to a fixed input, the additional output from each new unit of input will eventually decrease.

Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the cost per unit of output when fixed and variable costs are summed up and divided by the total output.