As a Consequence of the Industrial Revolution and Its Emphasis

question 61

Multiple Choice

As a consequence of the Industrial Revolution and its emphasis on specialization,institutions providing higher education developed strict sections of the organization that contained specialized functions. This organizational structure was perceived as a way to enhance the accumulation and dissemination of knowledge. Which organizational structure is this?

• A)re-engineering  
• B)functionalization  
• C)departmentalization  
• D)functional empowerment

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Definitions:

Large-scale Simulation

A broad, extensive testing or modeling environment designed to replicate complex systems or environments.

Hypothetical Organization

An imaginary or proposed structure for an organization used for analysis or illustration.

Real-world Industry

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Leader Development

The process of expanding an individual's capacity to perform in leadership roles within organizations.