Flat Organizational Structures Are Characterized By

question 65

Multiple Choice

Flat organizational structures are characterized by:

• A) many levels of management compared to the size of the company.
• B) slower response to changes in the competitive environment.
• C) a relatively wide span of control.
• D) reduced flexibility in decision-making strategies.
• E) an increase in bureaucratic costs.

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Definitions:

Deviant Person

An individual who engages in behavior that deviates from accepted societal norms, thus attracting social stigma or legal sanctions.

Positivist Perspective

A viewpoint in sociology that relies on positive facts and empirical evidence to understand and interpret social behaviors.

Deviance

Deviance refers to behaviors or actions that violate social norms or values in a given society.

Determined Behavior

Behavior that is seen as controlled or dictated by internal or external factors, leaving little to no choice for the individual.