An __________ is characterized by few rules, policies, and procedures; substantial decentralization; shared decision making among members; extreme horizontal specialization; few levels of management; and virtually no formal controls.
A) bureaucracy
B) adhocracy
C) matrix organization
D) network organization
E) hierarchical organization

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The characteristics described in the question are typical of an adhocracy, which emphasizes creativity, innovation, and flexibility, and is suitable for dynamic and rapidly changing environments. The other options - bureaucracy, matrix organization, network organization, and hierarchical organization - are more formalized and structured, and have different configurations of rules, policies, procedures, centralization, specialization, management, and controls.

An __________ Is Characterized by Few Rules, Policies, and Procedures;