In a growing number of organizations, the functional team--consisting of a first-level supervisor and her or his subordinates—is being replaced by ___.
A) informal task structures
B) electronic networks
C) high command structures
D) self-managing teams
E) manager involvement teams

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Self-managing teams are becoming more common as organizations shift towards a flatter organizational structure. These teams are composed of individuals who have the skills and authority to make decisions and solve problems related to their work, without the need for a first-level supervisor. Electronic networks may facilitate communication between team members, but they do not replace the need for a functional team. Informal task structures and manager involvement teams are not commonly used terms to describe the replacement of functional teams, and a high command structure typically refers to a hierarchical military organization.

In a Growing Number of Organizations, the Functional Team--Consisting of a First-Level