Question

Josie recently took a job in the marketing department for Beachside Bagels and Bakery. After just a few days on the job, Josie learned that the company has many layers of management, and seems to have a rule to cover almost every situation. These conditions suggest that Beachside Bagels and Bakery is a(n):_______
a. oligopolistic organization
b. bureaucratic organization
c. decentralized organization
d. cross-functional organization

Answer 1

Answer:

decentralized organization ( c )

Explanation:

A decentralized organization is an organization with a pyramid system of governance in which layers of management and authorities are involved in the running of the business operations and in the decision making process of the organization instead of a central management level.

Beach side Bagels and Bakery is  operating a decentralized system of organization because different levels of management are involved in the decision making of the organization and also every level of management have their role to play and a rule governing such roles.

Answer 2

Answer: Bureaucratic organization

Explanation:

A bureaucratic organization is an organization with a pyramidal shaped structure thereby decisions are made in an organized manner and there is high formality in its operations. It involves different layers of management from the top executives to managers till it gets to the lower staffs

Authority and decision making generally comes from the top till it gets to lower layers. Examples of bureaucratic organizations can be found in colleges and police departments.