Managers of Businesses Where Employees Perform Many Different Job Tasks

question 67

True/False

Managers of businesses where employees perform many different job tasks must be concerned about writing specific job descriptions because federal guidelines and court decisions require job requirements must be based on valid job-related criteria.

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Definitions:

Adhocracy

An organizational structure that is flexible, non-hierarchical, and adaptable, often employed to spur innovation and adapt quickly to changes.

Centralization

The process of concentrating control and decision-making authority within a centralized group or location, often at the top levels of organizational hierarchy.

Supervision

The act of overseeing or managing others' work to ensure it meets required standards and objectives.

Mutual Adjustment

The continuous process of negotiation and compromise between parties to adapt to each other's needs or changes in the environment.