Duiston Autos is an automobile manufacturer. As the company is highly dependent on its suppliers for glass rubber, and metal, its production is affected if suppliers do not deliver the raw materials on schedule. After careful analysis, the company decides to create its own subsidiaries to serve as suppliers of the raw materials. In this scenario, Duiston Autos has most likely adopted a A. O forward vertical integration strategy B. O backward vertical integration strategy C. O cost leadership strategy D. O differentiation strategy E. O diversification strategy Save Answer In the context of organizational control systems, which of the following is true of output control? A. O It is a qualitative rather than a quantitative measure of control B. O It focuses on an organization's measurable results C. O It is an informal type of control. D. It involves controlling the actions that produce results. E. O It relies on expectations, traditions, norms, and values. Save Answer SmeeCart, an e-commerce company, has recently been receiving negative feedback from its customers. Most of the reviews indicate that the customers are not satisfied with the company's product delivery speed. Upon further investigation, the company discovers that it rarely lives up to its promise of on-time delivery. In the context of value chains, it can be said that SmeeCart should A. O increase its turnaround time and lead time B. O reduce its lead time and increase its cycle time C. C) increase its cycle time D reduce its lead time and cycle time E. C) increase its turnaround time Save Answer In the context of organizational structure, which of the following is a difference between a matrix struct a multidivisional structure? [Select up to 2 answers] A. Unlike a matrix structure, a multidivisional structure relies on horizontal relationships between managers and subordinates. Unlike a matrix structure, a multidivisional structure extensively relies on vertical relationships between managers and subordinates. Unlike a matrix structure, a multidivisional structure creates cross-functional teams to work on different projects. D. Unlike a matrix structure, a multidivisional structure divides employees into departments based on services, products, and/or geographic regions. E. Unlike a matrix structure, a multidivisional structure violates the chain of command principle