In an Organization, Top Managers Make All the Decisions and Lower-Level

question 47

Multiple Choice

In an organization, top managers make all the decisions and lower-level managers merely carry out their directives. This organization is most likely to be characterized by ________.

• A) a narrower span of control
• B) a low degree of formalization
• C) a high degree of centralization
• D) a high degree of departmentalization
• E) a low degree of work specialization

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Definitions:

Alarm Output

A signal or notification generated by a system in response to a detected abnormal condition, aimed at alerting personnel to take corrective action.

Temperature Switch

A switch that operates based on the temperature, either turning on or off when a specific temperature threshold is reached.

Manual Automatic

A system or process that can be operated either manually by a human operator or automatically by a machine or software without human intervention.

Latch Instruction

The Latch Instruction in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is used to maintain the output state until a specific reset condition is met.