An Organization's Design Should

question 138

Multiple Choice

An organization's design should:

• A) promote the flow of information and speed decision making in meeting the demands of customers,suppliers and regulatory agencies
• B) clearly define the authority and responsibility for employees,teams.departments and divisions
• C) create the desired balance between integration and differentiation to account for response to changes in the environment
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Hedge

An investment made to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset.

Balance Sheet Exposures

The risks shown on a balance sheet due to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, interest rates, and other variables affecting asset and liability values.

Foreign Operations

Business activities conducted in a country different from the company's home country, often requiring management of currency exchange, legal, and cultural differences.

Days' Sales

A financial metric indicating how quickly a company's inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period.