Whole Earth Grain Corp. has a production, finance, and accounts team. The company has two basic categories that are departmentalized into bread and flour divisions. Each of its employees has to report to two bosses—a functional manager and a divisional manager. Whole Earth Grain Corp. is an example of a ________ organization.

A) geographic
B) conglomerate
C) customer
D) virtual
E) matrix


C) customer
Explanation: A matrix organization is a hybrid form of organization in which functional and divisional forms overlap. Managers and staff personnel report to two bosses—a functional manager and a divisional manager.

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Baj Corporation uses a predetermined overhead rate base on machine-hours that it recalculates at the beginning of each year. The company has provided the following data for the most recent year.    ?Estimated total fixed manufacturing overhead from thebeginning of the year$534,000 ?Estimated activity level from the beginning of the year 30,000machine-hours?Actual total fixed manufacturing overhead$487,000 ?Actual activity level 27,400machine-hours?The predetermined overhead rate per machine-hour would be closest to:

A. $19.49 B. $17.80 C. $17.77 D. $16.23

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Which of the following sentences best displays the "you" attitude?

A) As soon as you tell us the size you want, we can ship your order. B) What size do you need? C) We can't process your order without knowing the size. D) You didn't indicate a size so we can't process the order until you do. E) Please fill out the enclosed card indicating color and size, and your order will ship immediately.

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Chronemics is the intentional or unintentional implied meaning of a message

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Joey Jobs has worked as a packer at Acme Corrugated Papers for just over 3 years. He's 22 years old, and this is his first full-time job. He is dismissed without cause. What amount of statutory notice is Joey most likely entitled to?

A) One week B) Three weeks C) Six weeks D) Threemonths E) Four months

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