A(n) ________ organizational structure is, an informal organization of managers set up parallel to the formal organizational structure to "shadow" the decision-making and actions of managers in the formal organization.
A) organic
B) normative
C) collateral
D) mechanistic

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This type of organizational structure is called a collateral organizational structure. It is usually created when managers feel that the formal organizational structure is not working effectively and they want to create an alternative structure that will help them with decision-making and actions. This is an informal structure of management established to "shadow" the formal organization.

A(n) ________ Organizational Structure Is, an Informal Organization of Managers