The organizational structure of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division provides for direct two-way lines of responsibility, authority, and communication running from the top to the bottom. Additionally, each person in the division reports to only one superior. The 1st Infantry Division is clearly an example of a(n)
A) matrix organization.
B) functional organization.
C) line organization.
D) service organization.

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A line organization is characterized by direct two-way lines of authority, responsibility, and communication running from the top to the bottom of the organization. In such an organization, each person reports to only one supervisor.

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