When an organization puts managers in charge of the three basic activities:
A) The manager's span of control is increased.
B) A line-and-staff organization is formed.
C) The unity of command principle is violated.
D) A line organization is formed.

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When an organization puts managers in charge of the three basic activities (planning, organizing, and controlling), a line organization is formed. In a line organization, there is a clear and direct line of authority from the top of the organization down to the bottom. This means that each employee has a clear supervisor and there is no violation of the unity of command principle. There is also no need for staff positions, as the managers handle all three activities themselves. Therefore, the answer is (D) A line organization is formed.

When an Organization Puts Managers in Charge of the Three