Jiminian Clinic Uses Client-Visits as Its Measure of Activity

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Multiple Choice

Jiminian Clinic uses client-visits as its measure of activity.During March,the clinic budgeted for 3,700 client-visits,but its actual level of activity was 3,660 client-visits.The clinic has provided the following data concerning the formulas used in its budgeting and its actual results for March: Data used in budgeting: Actual results for March: The occupancy expenses in the flexible budget for March would be closest to:

• A)$12,870
• B)$12,491
• C)$12,222
• D)$12,826

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Mechanistic Designs

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Organizational frameworks characterized by strict rules, procedures, and hierarchical relationships intended to ensure control and order.

Horizontal Form

An organizational structure that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration across departments without a strict hierarchy.

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An approach to organizing and designing workplaces that is flexible, adaptable, and focused on collaboration and networking, in contrast to rigid, hierarchical structures.