Which of the Following Is a Weakness of the Simple

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a weakness of the simple structure?

• A) Duplication of activities and resources increases costs and reduces efficiency.
• B) Specialists become insulated and have little understanding of what other units are doing.
• C) Pursuit of functional goals causes managers to lose sight of what is best for the overall organization.
• D) It relies too much on one person, which is very risky.

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Definitions:

Regulating Homeostatic

The process of maintaining internal balance and stability in biological systems despite changes in the external environment.

Occipital Lobe

The portion of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Cerebral Cortex

The surface of the cerebrum, the largest structure of the brain, which contains both sensory and motor nerve cell bodies.

Frontal

Frontal pertains to the front part of something, often referring to the frontal lobe of the brain which is associated with decision making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.