Asked by Annabelle Beauchamp on Jun 27, 2024

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When the operating workers are at the top of the organisation's decision-making process and supported by the managers located at the bottom, the organisation is operating with:

A) an ineffective management concept.
B) a wrong-sided pyramid.
C) an out-dated organisational chart.
D) an upside-down pyramid.
E) an upside-down organisational chart.

Upside-Down Pyramid

The upside-down pyramid puts customers at the top; served by workers whose managers support them.

Decision-Making Process

A systematic approach to making choices among various options based on the analysis and evaluation of factors influencing the decision.

Operating Workers

Employees directly involved in the production of goods or delivery of services in an organization.

  • Recognize the importance of managerial support in team initiatives and the real-world consequences of adopting a reversed pyramid framework in organizational structures.
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Aradhana MehrotraJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This describes an upside-down pyramid organizational structure, where the traditional hierarchy is inverted to prioritize front-line workers in the decision-making process, with managers and executives supporting them from below.