Which of the Following Is True of a Formal Structure

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a formal structure?

• A) Formal structures work only in organizations with diverse operations that extend across many products, customers, and work processes.
• B) The lines of the formal structure cut across levels and move from side to side.
• C) Formal structures are characterized by the existence of "in" and "out" groups.
• D) Lines in a formal structure are drawn from person to person according to frequency and type of relationship maintained.
• E) A formal structure consists of vertical layers of management.

Comprehend the certainty effect and its impact on choices.

Recognize the role of reactance theory in behavior and decision-making.

Distinguish between status quo bias and omission bias in decision-making.

Analyze the characteristics and implications of being an entity theorist versus an incremental theorist.

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Definitions:

Decreasing Jury

Refers to the process or phenomenon of reducing the size of a jury or the number of jurors in legal proceedings.

Anticonformists

Individuals who actively resist conforming to group norms, expectations, or pressures, often seeking to maintain a sense of personal identity and independence.

Face-To-Face

A method of communication or interaction between individuals that occurs in person, rather than through electronic means or written correspondence.

Idiosyncrasy Credits

The leeway or tolerance a person earns over time within a group by conforming to group norms, allowing them later to deviate without severe repercussions.