A line-and-staff structure tends to work best for ____ organizations.
A) medium and large size
B) small to medium size
C) informal
D) flat
E) tall

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A line-and-staff structure is most effective in medium to large-size organizations where there is a clear separation of duties between line managers and staff specialists. In smaller organizations, there may not be enough work to justify the need for staff specialists, and in informal organizations, there may be a lack of clear structure and hierarchy. Additionally, flat organizations may not require a line-and-staff structure as there are fewer levels of management, while tall organizations may require additional layers of management beyond the line-and-staff structure.

A Line-And-Staff Structure Tends to Work Best for ____ Organizations