Odysseus Corp. is attempting to flatten its organizational hierarchy. It is encouraging the use of cross-hierarchical teams, participative decision-making practices, and the use of 360-degree performance appraisals. Based on this information we can say that Odysseus Corp. is attempting to create a ________ organization.
A) highly centralized
B) virtual
C) boundaryless
D) highly formalized
E) highly departmentalized

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Odysseus Corp. is attempting to flatten its organizational hierarchy and encouraging cross-hierarchical teams, participative decision-making practices, and 360-degree performance appraisals. These are all characteristics of a boundaryless organization, which seeks to break down barriers between departments, flatten the hierarchy, and encourage collaboration and participation across different levels of the organization. A highly centralized, virtual, highly formalized, or highly departmentalized organization would not necessarily emphasize these same characteristics.