Soprano Industries Follows a Chain of Command with Authority Moving

question 287

True/False

Soprano Industries follows a chain of command with authority moving from the top of the hierarchy down to lower-level managers. The company is organized by department with established rules and regulations that everyone is expected to follow. These characteristics suggest that Soprano Industries is an example of a bureaucratic organization.

---

Definitions:

Failure to Assign Ownership

A situation where responsibilities or tasks are not clearly assigned to specific individuals or teams, often leading to confusion and lack of accountability.

Product Design

Product design is the process of creating a new product to be sold by a business to its customers, focusing on specifications, aesthetics, and user experience.

Formal Agreement

A legally binding contract or arrangement stipulating specific conditions and terms agreed upon by two or more parties.

Attain a Patent

The process of securing a legal right or title for an invention, granting the patent holder exclusive exploitation rights for a certain period.