Rapid Advances in IT Have Been Associated with a Flattening

question 22

Multiple Choice

Rapid advances in IT have been associated with a flattening of the organizational hierarchy which results in:

• A) an increase in establishment of boundaryless organizations.
• B) a move toward vertical information flow.
• C) a move toward greater centralization.
• D) a decrease in the organization's efficiency.
• E) an increase in the establishment of tall management hierarchies.

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Definitions:

Discontinued Inventory

Stock items that are no longer being produced or supplied by the manufacturer.

Supply Chain

The network of all activities, individuals, resources, and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product, from raw materials to delivery to the end user.

Warehousing

The act of storing goods in a large building or warehouse for distribution, sale, or future use.

Maintenance Scheduling

The process of planning and organizing maintenance activities to ensure optimal operation of equipment and minimize downtime.