Question

Which of the following statements is true? Group of answer choices Narrow spans of control tend to be associated with decentralized decision making. Mechanistic organizations are typified by a structure that relies on low levels of work formalization. Wide spans of control tend to be associated with centralized decision making. Organic organizations are typified by a structure that relies on high degrees of work specialization. A high level of work specialization tends to bring about a high level of work formalization.

Answer 1

Answer:

A high level of work specialization tends to bring about a high level of work formalization.

Explanation:

Work formalization is simply the extent to which work roles can be structured in an organization and the activities of staff working in such organizations are government by stipulated rules and procedures. These rules are usually being put down in writing by organization’s managers or leaders, and it rightly lead to the development of processes, operating procedures and desired relationships.  

A high level of work specialization tends to bring about a high level of work formalization. Employees in such companies are said to have a clearly defined roles they can specialize in.