Which of the following abilities is the primary strength of a ...

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Which of the following abilities is the primary strength of a bureaucracy?
 
  A) to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner
  B) to break the unity-of-command concept between departments
  C) to facilitate coordination when the organization has complex activities
  D) to save a great deal of money by eliminating hierarchical roles
  E) to rotate people through different functional areas using lateral transfers

Question 2

You have decided to try to find a win-win situation to help labor and management resolve their differences. You are attempting to engage in ________.
 
  A) integrative bargaining
  B) conciliation
  C) mediation
  D) distributive bargaining
  E) arbitration

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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) The primary strength of a bureaucracy is its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner. Putting like specialties together in functional departments results in economies of scale, minimum duplication of people and equipment, and employees who can speak the same language among their peers.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) In integrative bargaining, the parties try to expand the pie so that both possible parties are satisfied and conclude with a win-win situation.