Which of the Following Determines the Degree of Decentralization a Firm

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following determines the degree of decentralization a firm might use?

• A)The degree to which lower level management is empowered to make decisions.
• B)The chain of command used to follow the flow of authority from top of the hierarchy to the lowest levels.
• C)The geographical area served by the firm's operations.
• D)The degree of product standardization desired by the marketplace.

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Definitions:

Market Segmentation Strategies

Market segmentation strategies involve dividing a broad target market into subsets of consumers, businesses, or countries that have, or are perceived to have, common needs, interests, and priorities, and then designing and implementing strategies to target them.

Proactive

Taking initiative by acting in advance of future situations rather than just reacting, thereby controlling circumstances by causing things to happen.

Reactive

Describes a response to events or situations rather than initiating or influencing them.

Customer Needs

The wants or requirements that consumers express to have satisfied by purchasing goods or services.