Generally Speaking, a Narrow Span of Management Implies That the Height

question 23

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, a narrow span of management implies that the height of the organization will be tall. What does a wide span of management imply that the height of the organization will be?

• A) tall
• B) flat
• C) short
• D) long

Examine the impact of reality shock and the adjustment process in organizational socialization.

Understand the importance of co-workers as organizational socialization agents.

Evaluate the role of mental models and assumptions in shaping organizational culture.

Analyze the effect of corporate stories and rituals in conveying organizational culture.

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Definitions:

Outsourcing

The business practice of hiring a party outside a company to perform services or create goods that traditionally were performed in-house.

Core Competency

A set of knowledges and skills that make the organization superior to competitors and create value for customers.

Strategic Planning

The process of defining a business's strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating resources to pursue this strategy.

Propensity Analysis

The use of statistical techniques to predict the likelihood of a specific event or behavior occurring.