A factory worker in an electronics plant has an idea that can significantly increase factory's productivity, he tells it to his supervisor.His supervisor recognizes the merit of the employee's idea and submits it as a formal report to the plant manager.After giving his contingent approval, the plant manager sends the proposal to the district manager and then to the vice president of operations.After three months, the CEO approves the proposal, and the change is implemented, saving the company $100,000 a month.This electronics company has a ____ structure.
A) network
B) line
C) bureaucratic
D) cluster
E) matrix

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The hierarchical process and formal reporting structure suggest a bureaucratic structure, where decisions and approvals flow through a rigid chain of command.

A Factory Worker in an Electronics Plant Has an Idea