Examine Map 7

question 14

Essay

Examine Map 7.1,The Achaemenid and Seleucid empires,558-330 B.C.E.Compare the size of the Achaemenid empire to the size of earlier states,as well as to that of the later Seleucids,Parthians,and Sasanids.What would be the difficulties of ruling a state this large? How cosmopolitan was the Achaemenid empire? Explain the significance of the Royal Road.B.C.E.and 323-83

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Narrow Span

a management structure where a supervisor oversees a small number of subordinates, allowing for close supervision and control.

Organizational Complexity

relates to the various interconnected components within an organization, including its structure, processes, and dynamics that determine its level of intricacy.

Mechanistic Structure

A highly formal organizational structure characterized by rigid hierarchy, clear divisions of labor, and centralized decision-making.

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making powers from a central authoritative location or group across various levels or sectors within an organization.