PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 32 of 70
Which type of organizational structure is most likely to be used by a small, newly founded startup managed directly by its ambitious owner?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Entrepreneurial structure
Explanation
An entrepreneurial (or simple) structure is highly centralized, informal, and typical of small startups where the founder makes all key decisions.
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