Which of the Following Is Not a Major Function of the Clearing

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a major function of the clearing house:

• A)establish and collect deposits.
• B)determine the price of all futures contracts.
• C)call in margins as required.
• D)apportion the gains and losses.

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Definitions:

Mechanistic

Refers to organizational design or structure that is hierarchical and bureaucratic, focused on efficiency, preciseness, and reliability through rules and established procedures.

Decentralized Organization

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is distributed throughout various levels rather than being concentrated at the top.

Physical Locations

The tangible and geographical places where businesses, organizations, or other entities occupy space, often important for operations, customer interaction, and logistic purposes.

Taller Organizations

Organizations with multiple layers of management between front-line employees and the top level, often resulting in slower decision-making processes.