One of the Defining Characteristics of a Functional Organizational Structure

question 2

Multiple Choice

One of the defining characteristics of a functional organizational structure is that it:

• A)has a narrow span of control and high degree of formalization and centralization.
• B)is the structure that organizes employees around specific knowledge or other resources.
• C)overlays two organizational structures in order to leverage the benefits of both types of structure.
• D)uses self-directed work teams rather than individuals as the basic building block of organizations.
• E)is an alliance of several organizations for the purpose of creating a product or serving a client.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

The reticular formation is a network of neurons located in the brainstem that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Corpus Callosum

The thick bundle of fibers connecting the cerebral hemispheres.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere of the brain, involved in language processing, speech production, and comprehension.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the human brain directly behind the forehead, associated with complex cognitive functions like decision making, problem-solving, and control of voluntary movement.