For Much of the First Half of the 20th Century,managers

question 206

Multiple Choice

For much of the first half of the 20th century,managers viewed ________ as an unending source of increased productivity.

• A)formalisation
• B)span of control
• C)departmentalisation
• D)work specialisation

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Definitions:

Divide Labour

Division of labor refers to the allocation of different tasks, roles, or responsibilities to different individuals or groups in order to improve efficiency and productivity in a workplace or economic system.

Mechanistic Structures

Organizational forms characterized by rigid hierarchies, high levels of formalization, and a narrow span of control.

Organic Structures

Organic structures in organizations are flexible and decentralized forms of operation that allow for free flow of information and are adaptive to changes, encouraging innovation and collaboration.

Environments

Surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.