Which Organizational Design Element Is Most Closely Related to Standardization

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which organizational design element is most closely related to standardization as a coordinating mechanism?

• A)Centralization
• B)Formalization
• C)Departmentalization
• D)Span of control
• E)Division of labour

Understand the principles of merit pay and how it differentiates between employee performance levels.

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of skill-based and gain-sharing compensation plans.

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and their impact on employee motivation.

Understand the role of profit-sharing in linking pay with organizational performance.

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Definitions:

Desired Behavior

A specific type of behavior that is considered preferable or sought after in a given context.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus which was initially neutral but, upon being linked with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Laughing

The act or an instance of reacting to something funny or amusing by making spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body.

Touching

Pertaining to physical contact perceived through the sense of touch, often conveying warmth, comfort, or emotional communication.