Which of the Following Organizational Structural Characteristics Is Most Likely

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organizational structural characteristics is most likely to encourage ethical behaviour?

• A)few specific job descriptions
• B)formal rules and regulations
• C)performance appraisal systems focused on outcomes
• D)centralized control of company resources

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Definitions:

Performance Appraisal

A systematic evaluation of an employee's job performance and productivity in relation to certain pre-established criteria and organizational objectives.

Actual Behaviours

Actions and conduct exhibited by individuals in real-life settings.

Critical-Incident Technique

A method used to collect direct observations of human behavior that significantly contribute to an aspect of performance.

Recency Bias

The tendency to weigh recent events more heavily than earlier events when making decisions or evaluations.