The Strength of the Machine Bureaucracy Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

The strength of the machine bureaucracy is:

• A)its fast responsiveness to external changes.
• B)its fast responsiveness to individual employee preferences.
• C)efficiency of operation in stable, unchanging environments.
• D)ease of coordination achieved through direct supervision by the upper echelon.

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