When an Organization Is Referred to as a Line and Staff

question 34

Multiple Choice

When an organization is referred to as a line and staff structure or a flat structure,it is normally considered:

• A) a simple structure.
• B) a functional structure.
• C) a matrix structure.
• D) a multidivisional structure.
• E) a departmental structure.

Comprehend the impact of different leadership styles on employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance.

Analyze the role of situational factors in determining the effectiveness of leadership styles.

Understand the basis and applications of leadership models such as Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership, Fiedler's Contingency Model, and the Vroom-Jago leader-participation model.

Examine the effects of task and people concerns on leadership effectiveness as illustrated by the Blake and Mouton Leadership Grid®.

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Definitions:

Double Declining-Balance Depreciation

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the straight-line rate of depreciation.

Estimated Residual Value

The projected value of an asset at the end of its useful life, used in calculating depreciation.

Straight-Line Basis

An approach to determine depreciation or amortization by equally distributing an asset's cost throughout its usable life.