PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 15 of 70
According to Charles Handy's classification, a small business where all major decisions revolve entirely around the charismatic founder is known as a:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Power culture
Explanation
In a Power Culture, control radiates outward from a central figure (usually the founder), with few rules and decisions based heavily on personal influence rather than formal procedures.
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