Which of the Following Is True of Vertical Differentiation in Organizations

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of vertical differentiation in organizations?

• A)It is greater in flat, wider organizations than in tall, narrow organizations.
• B)It decreases with decrease in the span of control.
• C)It is the degree of differentiation between organizational subunits and is based on employees' specialized knowledge.
• D)It is the difference in authority and responsibility in the organizational hierarchy.

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