Which Best Illustrates a Negative Correlation

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which best illustrates a negative correlation

• A) As ocean levels increase, the number of safe beaches decreases.
• B) As restaurant portion sizes increase, the average BMI also increases.
• C) As the number of oysters decreases, the number of pearls decreases.
• D) Temperature changes may increase or decrease the amount of outside exercise.

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Definitions:

Divisionalized Structures

An organizational form in which the company is divided into semi-autonomous units or divisions, each responsible for its own operations and profitability.

Network Structure

An organizational design where entities are connected less hierarchically and more through a flexible arrangement of nodes, facilitating information flow and collaboration.

Global Competition

The scenario where businesses compete across national borders in various markets, driven by increasingly interconnected world economies.

Organizational Design

The process of shaping an organization's structure and roles to align with its objectives, strategy, and environment.