Organizational structures that are most closely aligned with women's ways of leading are characterized by:

A. Interconnections among all members, the nurturing of talent, and consensus
B. Clear distinctions between leader and fol-lower roles, empathy, and relationship building
C. Clearly defined lines of authority and communication, independence, and cen-trality of the organization's mission
D. Networking, interdependence, and clear directions from those at the top


ANS: A

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A Correct because female-run organizations reflect nurturing, consensus, and collabo-ration.
B Incorrect because women do not make specific distinctions between the staff.
C Incorrect because this structure is too hie-rarchical.
D Incorrect because female-run organizations do not emphasize the top management level.

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