Parkinson's Law States That

question 91

Multiple Choice

Parkinson's Law states that:

• A) the hierarchy should be based on rational-legal authority.
• B) organizations should have a maximum of 10 hierarchical levels.
• C) a division of labor increases efficiency.
• D) hierarchies grow because managers make work for one another.

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Definitions:

Technology Improvement

Enhancements in technology that lead to more efficient production processes, higher quality products, or new products and services.

Per-worker Production

A measure of productivity calculated by dividing the total output by the number of workers.

Production Possibilities Frontier

A curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two goods, given a set of inputs and production technology.

Economic Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, often measured by GDP.