Flat Structures Differ from Tall Structures in That Flat Structures

question 60

Multiple Choice

Flat structures differ from tall structures in that flat structures _____.

• A) have relatively small spans of management
• B) have relatively fewer levels
• C) are only associated with job dissatisfaction
• D) discourage the delegation of authority to other levels
• E) have the most amount of employee supervision

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Cumulative net earnings not distributed as dividends to shareholders, reinvested in the business or available for debt repayment.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate or instrument.

Dividend Rate

The amount of dividend paid per share divided by the price per share, often expressed as a percentage, indicating the returns shareholders receive for each dollar invested in the company's stock.