Which of the following is a defining characteristic of unstructured organizations?

A) It takes the virtual and networked organizational concepts to an extreme.
B) It decreases division of labor and work specialization.
C) It has a chain-of-command system that establishes a clear line of authority flowing from the top down.
D) It involves grouping employees according to their skills.
E) It involves using product divisions, grouping departments around each of the company's products.


Answer: A
Explanation: Unstructured organization refers to an organization that doesn't have a conventional structure, but instead assembles talent as needed from the open market; the virtual and networked organizational concepts taken to the extreme.

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