A Product-Based Organization Would Be Most Likely to Feature _______________________________________________

question 14

Multiple Choice

A product-based organization would be most likely to feature _______________________________________________.

• A) conflict arising from dual reporting relationships and slower decision-making
• B) knowledge of regional market conditions and cultural preferences that highlight standardization opportunities
• C) the flexibility to quickly respond to changing market needs and competitive pressures
• D) a structure based on the processes performed by an organization that provides clear lines of communication and task management

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Definitions:

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials a company holds for the purpose of resale or production, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Profit Margin

A financial ratio that calculates the amount of net income earned with each dollar of sales by dividing net profit by total revenue.

ROE

Return on Equity, which measures a corporation's financial productivity, is computed by dividing the net income by the total equity of shareholders.

D/E Ratio

The debt-to-equity ratio, a measure of a company's financial leverage calculated by dividing its total liabilities by stockholders' equity.