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63) Which of the following observations made by Parkinson led to the development

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Question

63) Which of the following observations made by Parkinson led to the development of the Parkinson's law?          

A) A division of labor increases efficiency.

B) Managers seek to increase the number of their subordinates.

C) As the number of levels in the hierarchy increases, the quality of the communication improves.

D) The use of flat organization structure improves the motivation of the employees.

98) In the case of a bureaucracy, if managers fail to control the development of the organizational hierarchy properly then the organization is most likely to become ________.    

A) unresponsive to the needs of customers     B) flexible

C) decentralized          D) very flat

111) Which of the following characteristics of an organization is recommended by Weber's principles of bureaucratic structure?        

A) decentralization      B) a small span of control

C) loosely defined roles           D) use of standard operating procedures

Explanation / Answer

68. B) Managers seek to increase the number of their subordinates.

Parkinson said that if managers increase their subordinates more decisions can be made.

98. In the case of a bureaucracy, if managers fail to control the development of the organizational hierarchy properly then the organization is most likely to become _____decentralized___.    

Decentralized organizations hierarch faces multiple problems individuals due to having different opinions on a particular business decision.

111. B) a small span of control

Weber developed the bureaucracy, a structure in which people follow rules and are accountable for their actions.