The More the Lower-Level Personnel Provide Input or Are Actually

question 101

Multiple Choice

The more the lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the ________ within that organization.

• A) higher is the degree of formalization
• B) lower is the level of empowerment
• C) lower is the degree of work specialization
• D) higher is the degree of departmentalization
• E) higher is the degree of decentralization

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Definitions:

Obligor

A contractual party who agrees to do something for the other party.

Donee Beneficiary

A donee beneficiary is a third party who benefits from a contract made between two other parties, where the intent is to gift the benefits of the contract to this third party.

Incidental Beneficiary

A third party who benefits from a contract incidentally but has no legal right to enforce the contract or claim damages.

Creditor Beneficiary

A third party who benefits from a contract in which the promisor agrees to pay the promisee’s debt.