Which of the Following Statements Most Closely Identifies the Problem

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most closely identifies the problem with adopting Fayol's principles of organization design for contemporary businesses?

• A) Leaving some decision-making power to middle management has the effect of minimizing the effort and results that management would put into the other historical principles of organization.
• B) The rule making that develops from these principles creates organizations that don't respond quickly to customer needs.
• C) The principles of Fayol and Weber hamper a firm's ability to determine if it is profitable.
• D) Authority and responsibility quickly become unrelated.

Evaluate a company's operational efficiency through turnover ratios and other operating metrics.

Understand the concept of leverage and its impact on shareholders' equity.

Assess the financial health and performance of a company through comprehensive financial analysis.

Understand the core financial ratios and their significance in evaluating a company's financial health.

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