Which of the Following Abilities Is the Primary Strength of a Bureaucracy

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following abilities is the primary strength of a bureaucracy?

• A) to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner
• B) to break the unity-of-command concept between departments
• C) to facilitate coordination when the organization has complex activities
• D) to save a great deal of money by eliminating hierarchical roles
• E) to rotate people through different functional areas using lateral transfers

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Definitions:

Inventory Cost Formula

Methods such as First-In, First-Out (FIFO), Last-In, First-Out (LIFO), and weighted average cost used to calculate the cost of goods sold and ending inventory valuation.

FIFO

Stands for "First-In, First-Out," an inventory valuation method where goods sold are those that are oldest in the inventory first.

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding new purchases to the starting inventory and subtracting goods sold.

Physical Flow

The actual movement of goods from the point of production through to the end-user, encompassing distribution and logistics.