Homely Furniture Is a Custom Manufacturer of Hand-Crafted Furniture

question 83

Multiple Choice

Homely Furniture is a custom manufacturer of hand-crafted furniture.The company has 94 locations throughout the country and relies on decentralized decision making to meet the needs of the dynamic environment and customer needs.Which of the following approaches to organizational design may be appropriate for Homely Furniture?

• A)Simple
• B)Global
• C)Mechanistic
• D)Organic
• E)Matrix

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Definitions:

Quantitative Restriction

A limit on the importation of certain goods that is imposed on the basis of number of units, weight, or value for national economic reason, or for the protection of domestic industry; prohibited by GATT.

Forum Non Conveniens

A legal doctrine allowing courts to dismiss a case if another court or forum is more suited to hear the case, usually due to convenience factors.

Personal Jurisdiction

Refers to a court's authority over the parties involved in a legal case.

Specific Personal Jurisdiction

A doctrine permitting adjudication of a claim against a defendant only if the defendant purposely availed himself or herself of the protections of the forum and if the selected forum is reasonable.