45. A flat organization structure is one with relatively few levels of hierarchy and is characterized by wide spans of management control. A tall organization has many levels of hierarchy and narrow spans of control. Which of the following situations is consistent with a flat organization structure ?

A.tasks require little direction and control of subordinates.

B. Work areas are geographically dispersed.

C.Tasks are highly complex and varied.

D.Subordinates perform distinctly different tasks.

A yes. Flat structures have the advantages of fast information flow from top to bottom of the organization and increased employee satisfaction. Tall structures are faster and more effective at problem resolution because of the increased frequency of interaction between superior and subordinate and the greater order imposed by the hierarchy. For a flat structure to be successful, employees must be able to work without supervision much of the time because a manager with many employees has little time for each one.

B no. geographically dispersed work areas are very difficult for a manager with many subordinates to control.

C no. tasks that are highly complex and varied are more appropriate for a narrow span of control.

D no. a narrow span of control ( a tall structure is more appropriate when subordinates perform distinctly different tasks.