The Trend Toward Flatter Organizational Structures (Delayering) Has Occurred Because

question 54

Multiple Choice

The trend toward flatter organizational structures (delayering) has occurred because this action:

• A)tends to reduce overhead costs.
• B)puts decision makers closer to front-line staff and information about customer needs.
• C)narrows the span of control for supervisors.
• D)does all of these things.
• E)reduces overhead costs and puts decision makers closer to front-line staff and information about customer needs.

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