Which of the Following Was Not True of Han Officials

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not true of Han officials?

• A) They received training at the imperial university.
• B) They primarily came from the merchant class.
• C) They were well-versed in Confucian classics.
• D) Over time, they became a self-perpetuating, privileged class.
• E) They represented the emperor's effort to undermine the power of the aristocracy.

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Definitions:

Organic Structures

An organizational form that is flat, uses low levels of formalization, and fosters the sharing of knowledge and power across levels, promoting flexibility and quick response to changes.

Span of Control

The number of subordinates that a manager or leader can efficiently manage and oversee.

Centralisation

Centralisation is the concentration of authority for most decisions at the top level of an organisation.

Functional Authority

The right granted to individuals or departments to make decisions and issue directives within a specific area of expertise.