Sailaja Manages a Department with Few Standard Procedures

question 12

Multiple Choice

Sailaja manages a department with few standard procedures.Members are located in various parts of the state,but they are well connected electronically.The department performs tasks requiring a great deal of interaction between manager and subordinates.When structuring this department,what should she do to most effectively supervise its activities?

• A) Use a narrow span of control
• B) Create a flat organization
• C) Use a high degree of decentralization
• D) Use functional departmentalization
• E) Limit delegation as much as possible

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Definitions:

Virtual Teams

Virtual teams refer to groups of individuals who work together from different geographic locations and rely on electronic communication to collaborate.

Affective Conflict

Emotional conflict arising from differences in values, personalities, or perceptions among individuals in a group.

Effective Teams

Groups of individuals working together in a coordinated and cohesive manner towards a common goal.

Problem-solving Team

A group of individuals assembled to address specific issues, brainstorm solutions, and implement corrective actions.