________ Refers to the Number of Layers the Chain of Command

question 27

Multiple Choice

________ refers to the number of layers the chain of command is divided into from the top of the company to the bottom.

• A) Vertical structure
• B) Horizontal structure
• C) Hybrid structure
• D) Line structure
• E) Line-and-staff structure

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