Which of the Following Types of Organizations Are Characterized by a Relatively

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of organizations are characterized by a relatively high degree of job specialization, rigid departmentalization, many layers of management, narrow spans of control, centralized decision making, and a long chain of command?

• A) organic
• B) line
• C) hierarchical
• D) mechanistic

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Definitions:

Break-even Point

The breakpoint where overall earnings from sales or manufacturing activities are equal to the total costs incurred, preventing any profit or loss.

Break-Even Point

The production level or sales volume at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in no profit or loss.

Variable Costs

Costs that are directly correlated with the volume of production or sales.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales volumes, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.