Which of the Following Statements Is More of a General

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is more of a general characteristic of a manufacturing organization, as compared to a service organization?

• A) Short-term demand tends to be highly variable.
• B) Operations are more capital intensive.
• C) Outputs are more intangible.
• D) Quality is more difficult to measure.

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Definitions:

Matrix Organisations

An organizational structure that combines two or more types of structures, typically functional and product-based, to leverage the benefits of both.

Cross-Functional Teams

Teams composed of members from different functional areas of a company, working together towards a common goal.

Managerial Accountability

The responsibility of managers to justify their decisions and actions to stakeholders and to bear the consequences for failures.

Power Struggles

occur when individuals or groups compete for control, influence, or authority within an organization or social setting, often leading to conflict.