All of the Following Statements Are Correct with Regard to the Simple

question 115

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are correct with regard to the simple design EXCEPT:

• A) the strengths of the simple design are simplicity, flexibility, and responsiveness to the desires of a central manager.
• B) the simple design is appropriate for many small firms, such as family businesses, retail stores, and small manufacturing firms.
• C) as compared to other forms of organizational design, the simple design tends to rest more heavily on the leadership of the manager.
• D) the simple design is a configuration involving vertical specialization and control.
• E) the simple design tends to de-emphasize leadership but emphasizes elaborate formal mechanisms.