Oasis Inc. is an organization with a tall structure. Which of the following would be a characteristic of Oasis Inc.?
A) Oasis Inc. would reduce the number of employees in its organization.
B) Oasis Inc. would have an inadequate number of managers.
C) Oasis Inc. would allow for wider spans of control.
D) Oasis Inc. would be less flexible and more costly due to multiple layers of middle management.
E) Oasis Inc. would be a highly efficient, more flexible, and customer-sensitive organization.

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A tall structure organization is characterized by multiple layers of management which leads to slower decision making, lower employee morale, and higher costs due to the need for more managers and administrative support staff. Therefore, option D is the correct option as it mentions about the cost associated with multiple layers of middle management.

Oasis Inc Is an Organization with a Tall Structure