As Organizations Become More Flexible and Responsive,there Is a Distinct

question 100

Multiple Choice

As organizations become more flexible and responsive,there is a distinct trend toward ________.

• A)decentralized decision making
• B)increased formalization
• C)narrower spans of control
• D)reduced delegation

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Definitions:

Irritant Receptors

Sensory nerve endings that respond to chemical, mechanical, or thermal stimuli by initiating the reflex actions such as coughing or sneezing.

Expiratory Muscles

Muscles involved in the process of expelling air out of the lungs, such as the internal intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles.

Respiration

The biochemical process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

External Obliques

Muscles located on the sides of the abdomen, aiding in rotation and lateral bending of the torso.