Today's Preference for Flat Rather Than Tall Organization Structures Is

question 83

Multiple Choice

Today's preference for flat rather than tall organization structures is mainly due to a flat organization's ability to

• A) encourage esprit de corps among employees in various departments.
• B) increase the cost of labor through economies of scale.
• C) respond quickly to customer demands.
• D) increase sales through multiple customer contacts by several layers of management.

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Definitions:

Mentally Ill

Refers to individuals who experience significant disturbances in their thought processes, emotions, or behavior, which impact their ability to function in daily life.

Asylums

Historically, institutions meant to house individuals with mental illnesses, often under poor conditions; has evolved into modern day psychiatric hospitals with a focus on treatment and rehabilitation.

Overcrowding

A situation where too many people live in too little space, often leading to a range of social and health problems.

1500s

The 16th century, a period marked significant cultural, political, and technological changes in history.