According to our class lecture, $a(n).$ finished within a certain time frame. $q,$ is an assigned piece of work often to be

A$.$ organizational duty

B$.$ responsibility and accountability

C$.$ task

D$.$ organizational process

In general terms, there are three types of brands $-$ manufacturer or product brands, individual or personal brands and:

A$.$ logos

B$.$ retailer or private label brands

C$.$ reputational brands

D$.$ quality brands

Hallmark has four departments: $(1)$ Flowers and Gifts, $(2)$ Cards and E$-$cards, $(3)$ Hallmark Collectibles, and $(4)$ Photo Albums and Scrapbooks. Which type of departmentalization does Hallmark use?

A$.$ matrix

B$.$ customer

C$.$ geographic

D$.$ product

In October $2004,$ Caterpillar announced plans to cut its predicted production of construction equipment for $2005$ due to forecasted increases in steel prices and growing concern about a tire shortage. Which type of control did Caterpillar use by discovering the problem with product inputs and letting customers know that its output would fall short?

A$.$ concurrent

B$.$ stasis

C$.$ feedforward

D$.$ feedback

Which of the following statements best describes the chain of command?

A$.$ The chain of command acts at cross$-$purposes to the unity of command principle.

B$.$ The chain of command is relevant only in mechanistic organizations.

C$.$ The chain of command is the vertical line of authority that clarifies who reports to whom.

D$.$ The chain of command does not permit delegation of authority.

Which word is best defined as the accomplishment of tasks that help fulfill organizational objectives?

A$.$ efficiency

B$.$ effectiveness

C$.$ optimizing

D$.$ satisficing