Some Individuals Want Work That Makes Minimal Intellectual Demands and Provides

question 104

Multiple Choice

Some individuals want work that makes minimal intellectual demands and provides the security of routine; for them, ________ is a source of job satisfaction.

• A) free flow of information
• B) wide span of control
• C) low formalization
• D) high work specialization
• E) high decentralization

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Definitions:

Formal Authority

The power given to an individual or entity based on their position within an organization, enabling them to enforce rules and make decisions.

Bureaucracy

A systematic administrative system governing any large organization, characterized by fixed rules, hierarchy, and detailed procedures.

Boundaryless Organization

A type of organization that seeks to eliminate the traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and the external environment.

Virtual Organization

An organizational structure characterized by a network of remotely collaborating individuals or entities, often relying heavily on digital communication technologies.