Straight Line Co

question 71

Multiple Choice

Straight Line Co.faces heavy price competition and is under pressure to cut costs.Management has decided to farm out some processes to outside companies,but they are concerned that this choice might result in loss of in-house capacity to innovate.Straight Line is using a _____ structure.

• A) matrix
• B) functional
• C) hollow
• D) learning
• E) divisional

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Definitions:

Management By Objectives (MBO)

A management strategy that involves setting specific, measurable goals with each employee and then periodically reviewing the progress made.

Face-To-Face Meetings

Meetings conducted with participants physically present in the same location, promoting direct interaction.

Gantt Chart

A visual project management tool that outlines a project schedule, showing the start and finish dates of elements within a project.

Time Lines

Schedules or plans that outline the timing and sequence of events or activities.