With a ______ structure, the organization has a central core of key functions and outsources others to vendors who can do them cheaper or faster.
A. hollow
B. matrix
C. spine
D. hybrid
E. mechanistic
A. hollow
In the hollow structure, often called the network structure, the organization has a central core of key functions and outsources other functions to vendors who can do them cheaper or faster.
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A. Indirect materials if the item is purchased. B. Factory supervisor salaries that will continue if the item is purchased. C. Fixed overhead that will be eliminated if the item is purchased. D. Direct labor if the item is manufactured internally.
Mrs. Cooley exchanged 400 shares of stock for corporate bonds. If the stock and bonds were issued by the same corporation, they are like-kind properties, and the exchange is nontaxable.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
E-government refers to:
a. government electronic transactions with citizens, e.g. paying tax online. b. government electronic transactions with suppliers, e.g. online sourcing. c. electronic use of petitions by citizens. d. government internal electronic transactions, e.g. secure electronic messaging. e. All of the above.
Anupam's company manufactures industrial ladders. He is concerned that consumers who do not understand ladder safety will purchase these extra-tall ladders and injure themselves. During which phase of the strategic marketing planning process should this issue be addressed?
A. control B. ethics C. design D. implementation E. planning