The more layers in an organization,
A) the lower its administrative costs.
B) the flatter its organizational structure.
C) the wider its span of management.
D) the slower the communication.
E) the less managers it has.

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A company with many layers of managers is considered a tall organization. Because there are more managers in tall organizations than in flat organizations, administrative costs are usually higher. Communication is slower because information must pass through many layers.

The More Layers in an Organization