A Centralized Form of Organization That Emphasizes the Upper Echelon

question 89

Multiple Choice

A centralized form of organization that emphasizes the upper echelon and direct supervision under Mintzberg's configurations is the:

• A) simple structure.
• B) machine bureaucracy.
• C) professional bureaucracy.
• D) adhocracy.

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