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karen · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In what is called a new organizational structure, versus a traditional structure, what is true of the chain of command?

a. Communication flows from the top down.
b. Authority and responsibility are aligned.
c. Informal communication prevails.
d. Authority and responsibility are delegated to the lowest operational level.

Question 2

A nurse manager has begun working in an organization with decentralized decision making. Decentralized decision making allows the nurse manager to:

a. Make decisions effectively
b. Make long-range plans
c. Develop organizational goals
d. Initiate policy development

CourtneyCNorton · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In newer organizational structures, the chain of command is flatter, with communications flowing in all directions, and authority and responsibility are delegated to the lowest operational level possible.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Decentralization fosters informality and democracy in management and brings decision making closer to the action. Thus decisions may be more effective, because the people who know the situation and have to implement the decisions are the ones who make them.