According to the Woodward Contingency Model of Organizational Structure, Complex

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to the Woodward contingency model of organizational structure, complex continuous process manufacturing that demands high quality requires a complex technology with a

• A) flat organizational structure.
• B) large number of workers reporting to each supervisor.
• C) wide span of control.
• D) narrow span of control.

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Definitions:

Service Business

An enterprise offering non-physical goods or services to its clientele.

Merchandising Income Statement

A financial statement detailing the gross profit, expenses, and net profit or loss of a retail or wholesale business.

Administrative Expenses

Overheads and general expenses related to the day-to-day management and operation of a business, excluding production and direct costs.

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's core operations, excluding revenue from investments and costs such as interest expenses and taxes.