With Regard to Organizational Design for the Twenty-First Century, It

question 50

Short Answer

With regard to organizational design for the twenty-first century, it is correct to say that
the boundaryless organization has become the most popular structure in the twenty-first century.
the team organization relies almost exclusively on the hierarchy to get work done.
the virtual organization is the opposite of the team organization.
the most frequent goals of a virtual organization are improved quality, continuous improvement, and performance measurement.
the boundaryless organization is evident at Walmart because some of its key suppliers are tied directly into Walmart's information system.

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Definitions:

Top Executives

Individuals who hold the highest management positions in an organization, responsible for overall strategic decisions.

Environmental Constraints

Refers to the physical or legal limitations that impact the operations and decisions of an organization or individual.

Organizational Structure

The system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that direct organizational activities toward achieving its goals.

Basic Tasks

Fundamental or primary duties and functions that need to be performed in a job role or project.