On her first day at the company, Tara was introduced to the president, three vice-presidents, five directors, and 10 managers. The line of authority was clearly explained to her so that she would take any of her issues to a manager, who would report to a director, and so forth up the chain. According to the text, what kind of organizational structure was used by the company?
A) a presidential system
B) an authoritative proprietorship
C) an efficiency structure
D) a bureaucracy

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The organizational structure used by the company was a bureaucracy, as there was a clear line of authority and a hierarchical structure with different levels of management.

On Her First Day at the Company, Tara Was Introduced