Of the following, which is a characteristic of an organic organization?
A)Employees know exactly whom they report to.
B)Employees are not encouraged to make decisions without their manager's consent.
C)Information is passed through vertical communication between an employee and his/her supervisor.
D)There are very clear lines of authority.
E)Employees are encouraged to develop knowledge and expertise outside of their specialization.

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An organic organization values flexibility, innovation, and employee empowerment. Encouraging employees to develop knowledge and expertise outside of their specialization is a characteristic of an organic organization. The other choices are characteristics of a more traditional, mechanistic organization structure.

Of the Following, Which Is a Characteristic of an Organic