Which of the following organizations has a tall structure?
A) Organization A, which has a wide span of control
B) Organization B, which has 11 hierarchical levels
C) Organization C, which has three hierarchical levels
D) Organization D, which is horizontally dispersed
E) All of these

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Organization B, which has 11 hierarchical levels, has a tall structure. A tall structure is characterized by multiple levels of management and narrow spans of control. Organization A has a wide span of control, which indicates a flat structure. Organization C has only three hierarchical levels, which also indicates a flat structure. Organization D is horizontally dispersed, which indicates a network or virtual structure, and not a tall structure.

Which of the Following Organizations Has a Tall Structure