Which of the following is most likely to be done by an organization to improve its ability to ...

Which of the following is most likely to be done by an organization to improve its ability to control its members and influence their behavior?
 
  A) increase the use of self-managed team
  B) increase employee empowerment
  C) increase the number of levels in its managerial hierarchy
  D) increase the extent of decentralization

Question 2

Horizontal differentiation leads to the emergence of specialized subunitsfunctions or divisions.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

What are some effective strategies for dealing with negative emotions at the bargaining table?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 4

As the number of levels in the hierarchy increases, the relative difference in the authority possessed by managers at each level decreases.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 5

Managers of a flat organization possess relatively less authority and responsibility than those of a tall organization.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

A manager's ability to supervise and control subordinates' behavior directly is limited by two factors: the complexity and the interrelatedness of subordinates' tasks.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 7

If tasks are routine and similar so that all subordinates perform the same task, then the span of control should be small.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 8

A flat organization has fewer managers and hierarchical levels than a tall organization.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false