Which of the following is a typical feature of a tall organisational structure?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Many management levels with narrow spans of control
- Step 1: A tall structure has many levels in the hierarchy.
- Step 2: Each manager supervises few people, so spans are narrow.
- Step 3: This can slow communication and increase cost.
Answer
Many management levels with narrow spans of control.
Why not the others: This describes a flat structure. This describes a non-hierarchical or collaborative structure. This describes a matrix or project-based structure.
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