A Responsibility Center in Which the Department Manager Has Responsibility

question 37

Multiple Choice

A responsibility center in which the department manager has responsibility for and authority over costs and revenues is called a (n)

• A) profit center
• B) investment center
• C) volume center
• D) cost center

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Definitions:

Unity Of Command

A principle in management and military contexts that states every individual should receive orders from only one superior to avoid confusion and conflict.

Technical Emphases

The focus on technological aspects or expertise within a project, activity, or organization.

Coordination Methods

Techniques and practices used to align actions, resources, and goals among different individuals or groups.

Synergy

The creation of a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts, often occurring within collaborative efforts.