Reutiko Inc., a private detective agency, has experts from different fields. These experts work in small teams on different cases based on the requirements of the case. In the context of Mintzberg's organizational structures, Reutiko Inc. is an example of a(n) _____.

A) simple structure
B) professional bureaucracy
C) machine bureaucracy
D) adhocracy

Simple Structure

A term used in organizational theory referring to an organizational design with low departmentalization, wide spans of control, centralized authority, and minimal formalization.

Professional Bureaucracy

A decentralized form of organization that emphasizes the expertise of the professionals in the operating core of the organization.

Machine Bureaucracy

A moderately decentralized form of organization that emphasizes support staff differentiated from the line operations of the organization, limited horizontal decentralization of decision making, and a well-defined hierarchy of authority.