All of the Following Are Criteria Used by the Federal

question 23

Multiple Choice

All of the following are criteria used by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to classify pay grades for employees EXCEPT ______.

• A) general schedule
• B) level of difficulty
• C) level of responsibility
• D) qualifications

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Definitions:

Departmentalization

The method of dividing an organization into distinct departments or units, each specializing in a particular function or area of operation.

Machine Bureaucracy

A highly structured, formal organization model, optimized for efficiency and characterized by a clear hierarchy, division of labor, and a focus on routine, repetitive tasks.

Simple Structure

An organizational design characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalization.

Adhocracy

An organizational structure characterized by flexibility, employee empowerment, and an emphasis on innovation and problem-solving rather than hierarchy and strict procedures.