Companies Engaged in a Single Line of Business Utilize an Organizational

question 20

Multiple Choice

Companies engaged in a single line of business utilize an organizational structure that may vary depending upon the strategy-critical activities and can be

• A) either a functional (departmental),multidivisional,or matrix organizational structure.
• B) either a centralized,principal,or critical-path organizational structure.
• C) either independent,consolidated,or hybrid profit centers.
• D) hybrid functional organizations with a combination of decentralized and centralized decision making.
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Human Capital Differences

Variations in the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes among individuals that contribute to their economic productivity.

Labyrinth

A complex and intricate network of paths or passages, used metaphorically to describe challenging and convoluted situations or journeys.

Management Positions

Roles within an organization responsible for directing and controlling business operations and making decisions that affect the organization's success.

American Organizations

Refers to businesses, nonprofits, or other entities that are based in the United States and operate according to U.S. laws and cultural practices.