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:

Performance-Contingent Rewards

Rewards or incentives that are given to employees based specifically on their performance or achievements.

Positive Reinforcement

Strengthens a behaviour by making a desirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Force-Coercion

A change strategy that involves using power to induce change through pressure or the use of authority, often leading to compliance but not necessarily agreement.

Political Manoeuvring

The strategic and often subtle actions taken within organizational or governmental contexts to gain advantage, influence decisions, or achieve specific outcomes.