Which of the Following Is Not an Organizational Trend That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an organizational trend that has caused a shift in the definition of power from "having authority over others" to "being able to get things done"?

• A)Information technology is contributing to the decentralization of the flow of information to lower levels of the organizational hierarchy.
• B)The percentage of the workforce working in companies with fewer than 500 employees is increasing.
• C)Traditional boundaries within and between organizations are becoming blurred,leading to a shift in the nature of authority relationships.
• D)Organizations are becoming less hierarchical,or flatter,due to downsizing and outsourcing.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to accurately predict outcomes or future events.

Medium Richness

pertains to the ability of a communication medium to convey messages effectively, balancing immediacy, feedback, and personalization.

Personalized Feedback

Customized responses or evaluations based on an individual's performance or behavior.

Variety of Cues

A range of signals or indicators used in communication or decision-making processes.