Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Functional

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

• A) Differences in functional orientation may impede communication and coordination.
• B) Use of managerial and technical talent is inefficient due to pooling of expertise in functional areas.
• C) Decision making is centralized at the top of the organization.
• D) Managers tend to be overly concerned with long-term strategies that minimize the importance of functional area strengths.

Know the neurobiological and cognitive factors contributing to anxiety disorders.

Understand the nature of obsessions and compulsions and their relationship to anxiety disorders.

Recognize the myths and misconceptions about anxiety disorders and their implications for stigma and treatment.

Define and understand the concept of specific phobia and differentiate it from regular fear.

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Definitions:

Common Fixed Costs

Costs that are shared by multiple segments or products of a company and do not change with the volume of production for any single product.

Absorption Costing

Absorption costing is an accounting method where all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overhead) are included in the cost of a produced unit.

Profits

The financial gain calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenue.

Units Produced

The total number of finished products that a company manufactures during a specific period.