Explain the Concept of a Foreign Key

question 45

Essay

Explain the concept of a foreign key.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Structure

An organizational design focusing on teamwork and collaboration rather than hierarchy, often with few or no levels of middle management.

Decentralized Authority

The distribution of decision-making powers to lower levels within an organizational structure, allowing for more autonomy and quicker decision making at those levels.

Centralization

The concentration of decision-making authority at the upper levels of an organization, resulting in a narrower span of control.

Concentration of Authority

The centralization of decision-making power within a few positions or persons in an organization.