Organizations Can Keep Their Hierarchy Flat by

question 26

Multiple Choice

Organizations can keep their hierarchy flat by

• A)decreasing the span of control.
• B)increasing the number of levels of management.
• C)decentralizing authority.
• D)centralizing authority.

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Definitions:

Type D

A personality type characterized by high levels of negative affectivity (tendency to experience negative emotions) and social inhibition (tendency to suppress expression of emotions in social interactions).

Conscientiousness

How neat, organized, and achievement oriented a person is; part of the Big Five personality traits.

Longevity

The length of time that an individual lives or a thing exists; often used in the context of life expectancy.

Genetic Tendency

A predisposition or likelihood of developing certain traits, behaviors, or conditions based on one's genetic makeup.