PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 69 of 70
An organization decides to flatten its tall structure by completely removing three layers of middle management. This process of reducing the hierarchy to cut costs and speed up communication is termed:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Delayering
Explanation
Delayering (or downsizing levels) is the strategic process of removing layers of middle management to create a flatter, more responsive organizational structure.
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