Which Form of Departmentalization Tends to Have a Very Flat

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which form of departmentalization tends to have a very flat hierarchy, little formalization, and organizes employees around work processes?

• A)Network structure
• B)Matrix structure
• C)Team-based structure
• D)Divisional structure
• E)Functional structure

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