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A flat organization structure is characterized by:
- Many levels and narrow spans of control
- Strict unity of command only
- Centralized decision-making at every level
- Few levels of management and wide spans of control
Answer
D. Few levels of management and wide spans of control
Solution
Flat structures speed communication and empower employees.
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