Which of the Following Is a Symptom of a Malfunctioning

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a symptom of a malfunctioning organization design?

• A) The organization design focuses employees on work that uses noncritical skills rather than emphasizing the opportunity to use their strengths.
• B) The organization design has too few levels in the hierarchy.
• C) The organization design is too flexible to deal with changes in strategy or the environment.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Specialized Resources

Inputs in the production process that have specific uses and are not easily adaptable to other types of production.

Comparative Advantage

The capacity of a person, business, or nation to create a product or offer a service with a smaller opportunity cost compared to its rivals.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of missing out on the next best alternative when making a decision.

Total Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by a firm or an economy in a specific period.