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question 10

Multiple Choice

Refer to Figure e.Brandon and Allie want to go on a date one summer evening.Allie is a Red Sox fan,while Brandon is a Mets fan.Both teams are playing that evening,but not against each other.Each would rather watch their favorite team,but neither can force the other to watch a particular game,and each is willing to suffer through the other's game if it means time together.If Brandon watches the Red Sox,what is Allie's best response?

• A) Allie should watch the Red Sox.
• B) Allie should watch the Mets.
• C) It does not matter which Allie watches; she is indifferent between the Red Sox and the Mets.
• D) Allie should not consider Brandon's choice when making her decision.

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Definitions:

Gateways

Entry or access points that enable transition or progress from one state or condition to another.

Functional Specialization

The practice of organizing a workforce where each member or department focuses on a specific set of tasks or expertise, promoting efficiency.

Divisional Departmentation

An organizational structure where divisions are formed based on products, services, markets, or geographic locations.

Matrix Departmentation

Is a combination of functional and divisional patterns wherein an individual is assigned to more than one type of unit.