Harriet has been assigned the task of setting up work teams for a complex software development project. Each team has different work requirements. Harriet must choose the best structure for each team, based on its specific requirements.
-Harriet has been charged with the task of evaluating two employees for possible promotions. She is interested in learning which employee has the most effective leadership skills. One of the employees is assigned to Team B, and the other is assigned to Team C. Which network structure should Harriet choose for these teams if she wishes to place the two employees in clear leadership positions on the teams?
A) wheel
B) chain
C) concentric
D) all-channel
E) diverse

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The wheel structure is best for clear leadership positions, as all communication flows through a central leader or "hub." This structure allows for clear direction and efficient decision-making. The chain structure also has a clear leader, but communication is more linear and can lead to delays and misinterpretation. The concentric and all-channel structures do not have a clear leader, and the diverse structure is not relevant to this scenario.

Harriet Has Been Assigned the Task of Setting Up Work