Horizontal Linkage Mechanisms

question 9

Multiple Choice

Horizontal linkage mechanisms:

• A) cause employees to experience the confusion of not having unity of command.
• B) must be added to a divisional structure to coordinate across functional areas.
• C) should be avoided because they confuse vertical linkages.
• D) enable people in different functional departments to exchange information.

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Definitions:

Mobile Collaboration

Cooperative work conducted using mobile devices, allowing team members to work together remotely.

Unified Communication

A system that integrates various methods of digital communication (such as email, instant messaging, and video conferencing) within a single user interface to improve business communication.

Lack Of Trust

A situation where confidence or belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something is absent.

High Involvement

A situation or context that demands significant time, energy, or emotional investment from the participants or stakeholders.