“The organization is managed like a machine,” is an example of a simple way of thinking about organizations through ______.

A. skills
B. adjustments
C. outputs
D. metaphors


D. metaphors

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a. order inventory b. receive goods and services c. establish payable d. make payment

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The shape of the relationship between task conflict and team performance is generally which of the following?

A. inverted U-shaped B. U-shaped C. linear, downward sloping D. linear, upward sloping

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Reliable Manufacturers had no units in process at the beginning of the year. During the current year, 140,000 units were started. There were 15,000 units in work-in-process at the end of the year. These units were 40% complete. If total production costs for the year were $393,000 what should be the cost per equivalent unit?

A) $3.00 B) $3.14 C) $2.69 D) $2.93

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What factor has encouraged the trend of empowerment?

a. Organizational downsizing b. Globalization c. The shift toward teamwork d. Technology

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