A Centralized Form of Organization That Emphasizes the Upper Echelon

question 10

Multiple Choice

A centralized form of organization that emphasizes the upper echelon and direct supervision under Mintzberg's configurations is:

• A)the simple structure
• B)the machine bureaucracy
• C)the professional bureaucracy
• D)the adhocracy

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Definitions:

Western Union

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Telephone

A communication device that transmits and receives sound, most commonly voice, across distances.

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The act of ingesting or using substances, often referring to drugs, alcohol, or food.

Telegraph

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