Which of the following statements describes a key disadvantage of a decentralized organizational structure? Group of answer choices Could decrease the response times to changing external events Might increase corporate bureaucracy May put the organization at risk if higher-level management is unaware of the actions of empowered personnel under their supervision Lower-level managers and rank-and-file employees would exercise less initiative

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation

The smelting department of kiner company has the following production and cost data for november. production: beginning work in process 3,700 units that are 100% complete as to materials and 23% complete as to conversion costs; units transferred out 10,500 units; and ending work in process 8,100 units that are 100% complete as to materials and 41% complete as to conversion costs. compute the equivalent units of production for (a) materials and (b) conversion costs for the month of november.

Rare beef roasts can be cooked to what internal temperature? a) 120°f b) 130°f c) 145°f d) 155°f