If You Only Have a Small Number of Participants Available

question 12

Multiple Choice

If you only have a small number of participants available, you should use which type of assignment to groups?

• A) random assignment
• B) correlated assignment
• C) independent assignment
• D) Both (a) and (c) are correct.

Understand the defining characteristics and purposes of major organizational structures (functional, divisional, matrix, team-based, network).

Identify the benefits and drawbacks of various departmentalization methods.

Recognize the significance of the span of control in organizational design and its relationship with hierarchical structures.

Explain the concept of standardization as a coordinating mechanism and its implications for organizational structure.

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