In Mintzberg's ________, Decision-Making Is Concentrated at the Top, Work

question 57

Multiple Choice

In Mintzberg's ________, decision-making is concentrated at the top, work is highly standardized, and the operating environment is stable.

• A) simple structure
• B) divisional structure
• C) professional bureaucracy
• D) machine bureaucracy

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Definitions:

Chain of Command

The formal line of authority within an organization that dictates how instructions and decisions flow from top-level management to lower levels.

Communication

The exchange of information or ideas between individuals or groups.

Informal Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, or feelings in an unofficial, casual manner, not based on company or organizational structure.

Chain of Command

The formal line of authority and communication within an organization, determining how instructions and decisions flow.