The Trend Toward Flatter Organisational Structures (Delayering)has Occurred Because This

question 42

Multiple Choice

The trend toward flatter organisational structures (delayering) has occurred because this action:

• A) Tends to reduce overhead costs
• B) Narrows the span of control for supervisors
• C) Puts decision makers closer to front-line staff and information about customer needs
• D) Reduces overhead costs AND puts decision makers closer to front-line staff and information about customer needs

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to calculate net cash from operating activities.

Cash Dividend

A distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders in the form of cash.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial report that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to arrive at cash flow from operating activities.