The Attempt to Eliminate or Curb Inefficiency in Government Led

question 13

Multiple Choice

The attempt to eliminate or curb inefficiency in government led to

• A) adopting a city commission system.
• B) adopting a city manager.
• C) public ownership of public utilities
• D) publicly-owned water sewer and sanitation departments
• E) all the above.

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Definitions:

Coordinating Mechanisms

Tools or methods used to align activities, processes, and strategies across different parts of an organization to ensure efficiency and goal achievement.

Team-Based Structure

An organizational architecture that emphasizes collaborative work and projects carried out by teams, as opposed to hierarchy or individual efforts.

Simple Structure

An organizational design with low departmentalization, wide spans of control, centralized authority, and minimal formalization.

Formal Hierarchy

A structured organization where individuals are ranked according to their levels of authority and responsibility.