Formalization in Organizational Structures Tends To

question 153

Multiple Choice

Formalization in organizational structures tends to:

• A)reduce organizational flexibility.
• B)undermine organizational learning and creativity.
• C)make rules and procedures the focus of attention rather than serving stakeholders.
• D)have all of these outcomes
• E)reduce organizational flexibility AND make some employees feel alienated and powerless,but doesn't usually make rules and procedures the focus of attention.

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Definitions:

Accrual Method

A bookkeeping approach that registers revenues and costs as they are accrued or realized, irrespective of the timing of the associated cash transactions.

Taxable Income

The amount of income that is subject to income tax after deductions and exemptions.

Corporate Income Tax Rate

The percentage of corporate profits that are paid to the government as income tax.

Interperiod Tax Allocation

The accounting practice of distributing income taxes equally among the different periods affected by temporary differences.