An organization's ______ is a control mechanism for making sure the right people do the right things at the right time.   

A. central command
B. division of labor
C. hierarchy of authority
D. span of control
E. strategic plan


C. hierarchy of authority

The hierarchy of authority, or chain of command, is a control mechanism for making sure the right people do the right things at the right time.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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