In Organizational Structures, Integrator Roles Serve Mainly As

question 7

Multiple Choice

In organizational structures, integrator roles serve mainly as:

• A)a form of standardization.
• B)an informal communication coordinating mechanism.
• C)a form of direct supervision.
• D)technological contingency.
• E)main element in divisionalized structures.

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Definitions:

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company acquires or merges with other companies at different stages of production or distribution within the same industry.

Keiretsu

A Japanese term that describes suppliers who become part of a company coalition.

Japanese Manufacturers

Companies based in Japan known for their emphasis on quality, innovation, and efficient production techniques, often within the automobile and electronics industries.

Local Optimization

A process of optimizing a specific area or department within an organization without necessarily considering its impact on the whole system.