An organizational chart with one line of management and one line of staff reflects which of the following types of organizational structures?
a. Authoritarian structure
b. Flat structure
c. Power structure
d. Vertical structure
Ans: b. Flat structure
A flat or horizontal structure has few administrative layers between management and employees. Employees have more decision-making power in this type of hierarchy.
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a. "Have you ever experienced a memory loss as a result of consuming alcohol?" b. "Would you drink to relax after a particu-larly stressful day?" c. "Do you ever drink when you are alone?" d. "How many alcoholic drinks do you con-sume each week?"
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1. Tetanus 2. Measles 3. Pertussis 4. Smallpox
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A) 90 degrees F. B) 95 degrees F. C) 105 degrees F. D) 120 degrees F.