In 1996,WestJet Airlines Began Operations with Only Three Aircraft and 220

question 45

Multiple Choice

In 1996,WestJet Airlines began operations with only three aircraft and 220 employees.Today it has a large fleet and employs over 4800 employees.Based on the known relationship between size and structure,we would expect WestJet's structure today to have become more ________.

• A)mechanistic
• B)organic
• C)flexible
• D)decentralized
• E)innovative

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Definitions:

Realistic Job Previews

A strategy used by employers to give prospective employees a true sense of what their roles and responsibilities will entail should they be hired.

Normative Commitment

An employee's psychological attachment to, and feeling of obligation towards, their organization.

Job Embeddedness

The extent to which an employee feels connected to their job and community, affecting their likelihood to stay with the organization.

Procedural Justice

The concept that fair and transparent procedures should be applied in the process of decision making to ensure fairness and build trust.