PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 56 of 70
A newly opened bakery is run entirely by Ms. Ayesha. There is no formal hierarchy, she makes all decisions instantly, and communication is completely informal. What type of structure is this?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Entrepreneurial (Simple) structure
Explanation
An entrepreneurial or simple structure is flat, highly centralized, and informal, typically used by small startups led by a single owner.
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