Standardizing Work Through Job Descriptions and Procedures

question 4

Multiple Choice

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

• A)is a form of coordination.
• B)is more common when the work is complex and ambiguous.
• C)tends to reduce quality and consistency.
• D)is unnecessary in large organizations.
• E)is more common in organic rather than mechanistic structures.

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Definitions:

Outside Market

External markets or trading environments that influence the supply, demand, and pricing of goods or services.

Ample Capacity

A situation where a company or facility has enough resources, often production capability or space, to meet current or future demand without strain.

Allocation Bases

Allocation bases are criteria or standards used to distribute costs among different departments, products, or activities in a fair and logical manner.

Indirect Costs

Indirect costs are expenses not directly linked to a specific product or service, such as administrative salaries, utilities, and rent. These costs are essential for the overall operation but not traceable to a single item.