Which of the Following Statements with Respect to the Early

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements with respect to the early practice of OD is correct?

• A)The practice of management dates back about 100 years.
• B)The scientific study of OD as a field of inquiry dates back about 50 to 60 years.
• C)By 1950,most organizations were using OD.
• D)Survival was not an issue in most organizations before 1950.
• E)Early managers were not concerned with managerial efficiency and effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

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

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production in a business.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the unit selling price exceeds the unit variable cost.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.