Which of the Following Statements Most Closely Identifies the Problem

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most closely identifies the problem with adopting Fayol's principles of organization design for contemporary businesses?

• A)Leaving some decision-making power to middle management had the effect of minimizing the effort and results that management would put into the other historical principles of organization
• B)The rule making that developed from these principles created organizations that didn't respond quickly to customer needs
• C)The principles of Fayol and Weber hampered a firm's ability to determine if it was profitable
• D)Authority and responsibility quickly became unrelated

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Definitions:

Gilligan's Theory

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Universal Laws

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Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

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