Which of the following is true of flat structures?

A) They are inflexible.
B) They help in reducing overhead costs.
C) They have narrow spans of control.
D) They tend to be very efficient due to the existence of many managers.
E) They are not customer-sensitive.

Flat Structures

An organizational structure with few or no levels of middle management between staff and executives, promoting more direct communication.

Reducing Overhead Costs

Strategies aimed at decreasing the expenses not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and administrative costs.

Spans of Control

The number of subordinates directly supervised by a manager, affecting the structure and efficiency of organizational communication and decision-making.