Simple Structures Usually Rely on Which of the Following to Coordinate

question 97

Multiple Choice

Simple structures usually rely on which of the following to coordinate work activities?

• A)Direct supervision
• B)Standardization through formal instructions
• C)Formal training (standardizing skills)
• D)Standardization of product or service outputs
• E)None; simple structures are so-called because they have no coordinating mechanism

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Definitions:

Net Sales

The amount of revenue generated from goods or services sold after deducting returns, allowances, and discounts.

Gross Margin Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of money left over from revenues after accounting for the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales revenue.

Net Sales

The total revenue from sales transactions after subtracting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and any discounts offered.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.