Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Traditional Bureaucracies

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes traditional bureaucracies?

• A) They have flat structures comprised of cross-functional work teams.
• B) Communication flows easily both horizontally and vertically.
• C) Employees are given the discretion to make their own decisions, especially in unusual circumstances.
• D) They are rarely concerned with how employees feel about their jobs.

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