What term refers to structures with formal division of labor,hierarchy,and standardization of work procedures?
A) pre-bureaucratic structures
B) bureaucratic structures
C) functional structures
D) divisional structures

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The characteristics described (formal division of labor, hierarchy, and standardization of work procedures) are defining features of bureaucratic structures. Pre-bureaucratic structures are less formalized and hierarchical, functional structures divide work based on functions rather than hierarchy, and divisional structures divide work based on product or geography, rather than hierarchy or formalization.

What Term Refers to Structures with Formal Division of Labor,hierarchy,and