Organizations Can Be Viewed at Three Levels

question 77

Multiple Choice

Organizations can be viewed at three levels. At the individual job level, work systems should:

• A) facilitate the micromanagement of employees.
• B) promote primarily cooperation and cross-functional teamwork.
• C) offer flexibility in managing work processes.
• D) replace individual initiative with group collaboration.

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