An Engineering Firm Is Looking for a Civil Engineer to Head

question 25

Multiple Choice

An engineering firm is looking for a civil engineer to head their new project to build a highway.Unable to find the right candidate for the job,the firm resorts to scouting for potential candidates among the employees of rival firms.It offers the assistant chief engineer of its rival firm an extremely lucrative package and the chance to assume greater responsibilities.This practice is known as ________.

• A)pull-up hire
• B)tracking
• C)data mining
• D)flip searching

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Definitions:

Mechanistic Structures

Organizational frameworks characterized by rigorous procedures, clear hierarchies, and distinct roles, aiming for efficiency and predictability.

Organic Structures

Flexible and adaptive organizational structures that foster innovation, creativity, and responsiveness, emphasizing informal networks and decentralized decision-making.

Departmentalization

The method of dividing an organization into distinct departments, allowing for specialized functional areas that focus on specific tasks or duties.

Informal Communication

The exchange of information, thoughts, and messages in an unofficial, casual manner outside formal communication channels.