Organisations with a _________ are characterised by formal division of labour, hierarchy, and standardisation of work procedures.
A) matrix structure
B) functional structure
C) bureaucratic structure
D) pre-bureaucratic structure
E) lattice structure

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The characteristics described in the statement are typical of a bureaucratic structure. In this type of organization, hierarchies and standardized procedures are prevalent, and formal division of labor is established. The other options presented in the statement have different characteristics, such as a matrix structure, which emphasizes team coordination, a functional structure that groups people by specialty, a pre-bureaucratic structure, which is too flexible for standardized work, and a lattice structure which has a considerable level of flexibility and cross-functional teams.

Organisations with a _________ Are Characterised by Formal Division of Labour