Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic structural characte

QUESTION

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic structural characteristics of an organization?

A) division of labor
B) rites and rituals
C) hierarchy of authority
D) span of control
E) delegation

ANSWER

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Rites and rituals are examples of organizational culture, not structure. Authority, accountability, and responsibility is one structural characteristic of an organization missing from the list. Another is centralization versus decentralization of authority.