Which of the following is true of the managerial function of organizing in an organization that has a conservative culture?
A) It has a decentralized authority, which encourages employees to work together to solve ongoing problems.
B) It creates a well-defined hierarchy of authority and establishes clear reporting relationships so that employees know exactly whom to report to.
C) A product team structure is most suitable for an organization with a conservative culture.
D) Such organizations have a flat structure.
E) Such organizations have fewer levels in the hierarchy.

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Valuing creativity, managers in innovative cultures are likely to try to create an organic structure-one that is flat, with few levels in the hierarchy, and one in which authority is decentralized so employees are encouraged to work together to solve ongoing problems. A product team structure may be suitable for an organization with an innovative culture. In contrast, managers in a conservative culture are likely to create a well-defined hierarchy of authority and establish clear reporting relationships so employees know exactly whom to report to and how to react to any problems that arise.

Which of the Following Is True of the Managerial Function