When Functional Structures Are Compared with Divisionalized Structures, Functional Structures

question 118

Multiple Choice

When functional structures are compared with divisionalized structures, functional structures are known to:

• A)create better economies of scale.
• B)be more responsive to local markets.
• C)encourage employees to focus on the organization's superordinate goals.
• D)be more decentralized.
• E)be more responsive to client needs and reduce conflict across work units.

Understand the relationship between needs, drives, and emotions in the context of motivation.

Explain the equity sensitivity continuum and the concepts of 'Benevolents' and 'Entitleds'.

Identify the main theories of motivation and their key components or outcomes.

Distinction between needs-based theories of motivation and their application in organizational settings.

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Definitions:

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome actions, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects an individual's employment or work environment.

Peremptory Challenge

In a jury trial, the right of the plaintiff and the defendant in jury selection to reject, without stating a reason, a certain number of potential jurors who appear to have an unfavorable bias.

Challenge for Cause

The legal right in jury selection for the defense or prosecution to request the removal of a juror based on specified reasons that suggest partiality or incompetence.

Jury Selection

The process of choosing jurors who will serve on a trial jury from a pool of candidates.