If a Manager Designs the Organizational Hierarchy Based on the Characteristics

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a manager designs the organizational hierarchy based on the characteristics of the organizational environment, he is acting in accordance with ________ theory.

• A)equity
• B)Fayol's
• C)contingency
• D)queuing
• E)chaos

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Definitions:

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups who have a stake or interest in the outcome of a project, initiative, or organization.

Focus Groups

A qualitative research method involving small, diverse groups of people discussing a topic under the guidance of a moderator to gather perceptions and opinions.

Informal Meetings

Less formal gatherings, often without a set agenda, focusing on discussion or brainstorming.

Participant Action Research

Participant Action Research is a methodology that involves researchers and participants collaborating actively to identify problems, enact change, and generate knowledge within a community or organization.