Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Increase the Bureaucratic

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to increase the bureaucratic costs?

• A) changing the organization structure from functional to divisional
• B) decreasing the number of managers
• C) increasing the number of hierarchical levels
• D) decreasing the level of standardization

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Definitions:

Controller

A senior executive responsible for the accounting operations and financial reporting of a company.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and make key decisions for a corporation.

Declare Dividends

Declare dividends refers to the action by a company's board of directors to distribute a portion of the earnings to shareholders, typically in the form of cash or stock.

Execute Policy

The act of implementing or carrying out a set of directives or procedures laid down by an organization or government.