When an Organization Has a Structure in Which Decision-Making Authority

question 33

Multiple Choice

When an organization has a structure in which decision-making authority is delegated as far down the chain of command as possible,it is said to be exercising:

• A)bureaucracy.
• B)hierarchy.
• C)downsizing.
• D)overspecialization.
• E)decentralization.

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Definitions:

Specialized Agency

An autonomous organization affiliated with the United Nations, or sometimes other international bodies, focusing on specific fields such as health, culture, or agriculture.

Social Justice

A concept focusing on the fair and just relation between the individual and society, measured by the distribution of wealth, opportunities for personal activity, and social privileges.

NAALC

Stands for North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation, an agreement aiming to improve working conditions and living standards in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Compliance Promotion

Strategies and actions undertaken by regulatory agencies to encourage adherence to laws, regulations, and standards.