Suppose That You Work for a Large Corporation and Have

question 45

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you work for a large corporation and have been recently assigned to the innovation group. This job assignment means that you have been assigned to:

• A) a small organisational subunit where the people can be highly creative and are free of many of the restrictions of the larger organisation.
• B) an organisational subunit that produces foul-smelling chemicals.
• C) a disciplinary and training program for poor performing employees.
• D) engage in corporate espionage.
• E) work on less desirable tasks.

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Definitions:

Organic

Pertaining to or characterized by a natural, flexible, and adaptive approach to organization and management, often in contrast to more structured or hierarchical methods.

Matrix Structure

An organizational design in which employees report to multiple managers, typically combining functional and project or product-based structures.

Inter-role Conflict

A psychological stressor that occurs when the demands of multiple roles are incompatible, causing conflict between them.

Superiors

Individuals who hold a higher position or rank in an organizational hierarchy.