Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in a(n) _____,but this structure is costly to maintain due to the need for ongoing interpersonal skill training.
A) mechanistic
B) centralized
C) team-based
D) functional
E) divisional

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Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in a team-based structure. A cross-functional team structure improves communication and cooperation across traditional boundaries. Team-based structures have low formalization because teams are given relatively few rules about how to organize their work.

Communication Flows in All Directions with Little Concern for the Formal