PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 47 of 70
A traditional manufacturing firm has 12 distinct layers of management between the factory worker and the CEO. Consequently, decision-making is very slow. This describes a:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Tall organizational structure
Explanation
A tall organizational structure features many layers of hierarchy, resulting in a long chain of command and often slower communication.
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