Motivation Problems Occur as the Number of Levels in the Hierarchy

question 67

Multiple Choice

Motivation problems occur as the number of levels in the hierarchy increases because:

• A) Parkinson's law is activated.
• B) responsibility and authority at each level decreases.
• C) downsizing and restructuring tends to occur at this stage.
• D) managers' workload tends to increase.

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