Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Organizational

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the organizational culture in a flat, decentralized structure?

• A) It gives people little personal autonomy.
• B) It has norms that focus on being cautious.
• C) It requires obeying authority.
• D) It encourages people to be innovative.
• E) It is relatively rigid.

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Definitions:

Noncontrolling Interest

An ownership interest in a company that is less than 50%, usually reflected as a separate component of equity on a parent company’s balance sheet, representing the portion of its subsidiaries not owned by the parent.

Dividends

Distributions made from a company's earnings to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash.

Consolidated Statement

A financial report that combines the financial results of a parent company and its subsidiaries, presenting the financials as a single entity.

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries after adjusting for inter-company transactions and minority interests, presented in consolidated financial statements.