Question

Heather works as a sales representative for the Westerly Company. She really enjoys working for Westerly, because the company treats her and other sales representatives as highly valued employees. Sales reps at Westerly are given freedom and flexibility in their relationships with customers. While there are only a few layers of management at Westerly, Heather has found that these managers try their best to support and assist her efforts. Based on Heather's experience, it appears that Westerly is a(n):
A. bureaucratic organization.
B. inverted organization.
C. tall organization.
D. casual organization.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. inverted organization.

Explanation:

An inverted organization is an organizational structure in which employees are encouraged to take an important role and receive autonomy to perform their jobs. Also, employees are able to collaborate through the different levels of the company and people in management positions provide guidance and support and allow their workers opportunities to lead. So, according to this, Westerly is an inverted organization as Heather says that the company gives her freedom to do her job, she feels valued and managers are willing to assist her.