Managers Must Often Rely Upon Others When Making Decisions and Solving

question 163

Multiple Choice

Managers must often rely upon others when making decisions and solving problems.At what stage of the rational decision-making process does reliance upon others often cause special problems?

• A)Information search
• B)Development of alternative solutions
• C)Evaluation of alternative solutions
• D)Solution choice
• E)Solution implementation

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Definitions:

Organic Structures

Flexible and adaptive organizational forms that emphasize decentralized decision-making and a high degree of informal communication.

Mechanistic

A highly structured and formal organizational design that emphasizes hierarchy, fixed duties, and centralized decision-making.

Centralization

The extent to which decision-making power is localized in a particular part of an organization.

Span Of Control

The number of subordinates or employees that a manager or supervisor can effectively manage, oversee, or control directly.