According to the Text,which of the Following Is Not One

question 99

Multiple Choice

According to the text,which of the following is not one of the developments that is encouraging managers to consider organizational designs such as reengineering,virtual corporations,and horizontal corporations?

• A) Faster technological change.
• B) Increased diversity of cultures and countries.
• C) A growing customer preference for custom-made rather than mass-produced products.
• D) Pressure to maintain alignment between the organization and its global and hypercompetitive environment.
• E) The rapidly changing business environment caused by increased global competition.

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Definitions:

Narrow Spans Of Control

An organizational structure where managers supervise a small number of subordinates, allowing for close supervision and more intensive management but potentially leading to longer chains of command and reduced autonomy for workers.

Wider Spans Of Control

A management structure where a single supervisor oversees a larger number of subordinates, promoting autonomy and reducing hierarchical layers.

Management Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the administration and general operations of a business that are not directly tied to specific project activities or production.

Mechanistic Design

An organization structure that is centralized, with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labour, narrow spans of control, and formal coordination.