You Have Learned About the Traditional and New Design Options

question 92

Multiple Choice

You have learned about the traditional and new design options for organizational structures. You have decided that one of the designs developed during the last decade or two is probably the most appropriate for your newly formed organization.
-You have recently started your business with a small capital investment. Your business needs a very high degree of flexibility so that you can quickly respond to environmental changes and you are also interested in minimizing costs. Which of the following types of organizations is best suitable for your business?

• A) a formalized organization
• B) a highly centralized organization
• C) a hierarchical organization
• D) a bureaucracy
• E) a virtual organization

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Definitions:

Soviet Union

A socialist state that spanned much of Europe and Asia from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991.

Emergency Banking Act

A law passed in 1933 during the Great Depression that aimed to stabilize the banking sector, restore public confidence, and prevent the failure of banks.

Roosevelt's Inauguration

The ceremony marking the beginning of Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency, notable for his speech declaring the only thing to fear is "fear itself" during the Great Depression.

Gold Standard

A monetary system where a country's currency or paper money has a value directly linked to gold, ensuring stable prices and exchange rates.