In an Architecture Firm, the General Manager Sits in a Glass

question 16

Multiple Choice

In an architecture firm, the general manager sits in a glass office and has a secretary who filters his visitors and phone calls. The other staff members sit in cubes. This scenario illustrates an individual's

• A)status.
• B)flexibility.
• C)experience.
• D)responsibility.

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Definitions:

Organizational Structure

The system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that link together the work of diverse individuals and groups.

Functional Authority

Functional authority is the right granted to individuals based on their expertise in specific areas, allowing them to direct activities within their domain of expertise.

Advisory Authority

The power to give advice and recommendations without having the authority to mandate actions.

Matrix Structures

Organizational design combining two or more types of structures, typically combining functional and project-based divisions to enable more flexible and responsive operations.