Briefly describe the various integrating mechanisms used in ...

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Briefly describe the various integrating mechanisms used in organizations.
 
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Question 2

Which of the following structures is characterized by a small corporate headquarters staff?
 
  A) mechanistic structure
  B) conglomerate structure
  C) matrix structure
  D) functional structure

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Answer to Question 1

Hierarchy of authority: A ranking of employees integrates by specifying who reports to whom.

Direct contact: Managers meet face to face to coordinate activities.

Liaison role: A specific manager is given responsibility for coordinating with managers from other subunits on behalf of his or her subunit.

Task force: Managers meet in temporary committees to coordinate cross-functional activities.

Team: Managers meet regularly in permanent committees to coordinate activities.

Integrating role: A new role is established to coordinate the activities of two or more functions or divisions.

Integrating department: A new department is created to coordinate the activities of functions or divisions.

Answer to Question 2

B