According to Michael McFarland, a Team of Engineers

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to Michael McFarland, a team of engineers

• A) has more moral accountability than any of its members.
• B) has less moral accountability than any of its members.
• C) has the same amount of moral accountability as its members.
• D) should always designate a single person to be the ethical "watchdog."
• E) should always defer to management when ethical evaluations are being made.

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Definitions:

Centralized

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.

Departmentalization

The process of dividing an organization into different departments or units based on functions, products, or geographical locations for efficiency.

Empowering

Giving employees the authority, resources, and opportunity to make decisions and contribute to the organization’s success..

Hierarchical Levels

Hierarchical levels refer to the layered structure within organizations where positions and functions are ranked according to levels of importance and authority, from the top management to the lowest operational levels.