The Trend in Local Government Structure Over the Last Sixty

question 22

Multiple Choice

The trend in local government structure over the last sixty years has been

• A)relative stability, with the exception of a significant increase in the number of school districts.
• B)a slight decrease in the number of counties and towns, an increase in the number of cities, a significant decrease in the number of school districts, and a large increase in the number of special districts.
• C)a significant increase in all types of local governments.
• D)a decrease in the number of cities and counties, a decrease in the number of towns and townships, but increases in the number of school districts and all other types of special districts.

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Definitions:

Informal Network

Unofficial channels of communication within an organization, not defined by the organizational structure.

Grapevine

Informal channels of communication within an organization or community, often spreading rumors or unofficial information.

Formal Network

Formal network refers to the structured and officially designated channels of communication within an organization.

Ill-defined Problem

A problem that lacks clear parameters, goals, or solution paths, making it challenging to resolve.