What Are the Four Basic Dimensions of Organizational Structure

question 8

Multiple Choice

What are the four basic dimensions of organizational structure?

• A) hierarchy of authority,division of control,span of labour,and managerial positions
• B) hierarchy of authority,division of labour,span of control,and line and staff positions
• C) hierarchy of management,division of labour,span of positions,and line and staff job control
• D) hierarchy of management,division of labour,span of positions,and job control

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Definitions:

Proxy Fight

A battle for control over a company, where opposing parties attempt to win the votes of shareholders to effect change in the company's board of directors.

Incompatible Operations

Processes or activities that cannot be efficiently executed together due to differing requirements or objectives.

Spinoff

A type of corporate restructuring where a division or subsidiary is separated from the parent company to form a new independent entity.

Subsidiary Divestiture

The process of a parent company selling off or otherwise disposing of a part of its business operations, often a subsidiary, division, or asset.