Roberta,the Computer Department Manager at IT Mart,is Considering Whether to Use

question 45

Multiple Choice

Roberta,the computer department manager at IT Mart,is considering whether to use a group to develop a plan to help employees sell extended warranties on technology sales.Roberta should consider having the group make this decision if

• A)time is of the essence.
• B)it will increase acceptance of the plan.
• C)group members are not knowledgeable and need to learn more.
• D)group members are overly confident about decision making.
• E)the decision making group is exceptionally large.

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Definitions:

Subordinates

Employees or team members who are lower in rank or position and are typically under the direction of a manager or supervisor.

Mechanistic Designs

Mechanistic designs in organizations are structured, hierarchical, and bureaucratic systems, characterized by clear, rigid divisions of labor and centralization of decision-making.

Tight Structures

Organizational frameworks characterized by strict rules, procedures, and hierarchical relationships intended to ensure control and order.

Horizontal Form

An organizational structure that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration across departments without a strict hierarchy.