The More the Lower-Level Personnel Provide Input or Are Actually

question 21

Multiple Choice

The more the lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the ________ within that organization.

• A) higher is the degree of formalization
• B) lower is the level of empowerment
• C) higher is the degree of decentralization
• D) higher is the degree of departmentalization
• E) lower is the degree of work specialization

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Definitions:

In-kind Benefit

Non-monetary goods or services provided to individuals in need, such as food assistance, housing, or healthcare, instead of cash payments.

Welfare Program

Governmental provisions designed to support the well-being of its citizens, particularly those in financial or social need.

Income Distribution

The way in which total income is shared among the population.

Income-equality Measures

Statistical tools used to assess the distribution of income across a population, indicating the level of income equality or inequality.