A Factor That Appears to Have Influenced the Growth of Equal

question 53

Multiple Choice

A factor that appears to have influenced the growth of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) legislation is

• A)the changing attitudes of society at large.
• B)the post-war baby boom.
• C)a shortage of qualified labor.
• D)an influx of illegal immigrants.

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Definitions:

Hierarchy Of Authority

A system within an organization where authority and power are ranked from the top (highest authority) to the bottom (lowest authority), determining how decisions flow through the organization.

Bureaucracy

An organizational system characterized by standardized procedures, hierarchical structure, and formal rules, often leading to efficiency at the cost of flexibility.

Span Of Control

The number of subordinates directly reporting to a manager.

Subordinates

Employees or team members who are under the direction and control of a senior manager or supervisor in an organizational hierarchy.