Anthony Corporation functions with a flat structure.Which of the following would be a characteristic of Anthony Corporation?
A)Anthony Corporation would be functioning with many managers.
B)Anthony Corporation would permit workers to make their own decisions.
C)Anthony Corporation would tend to be more costly due to the existence of many levels of management.
D)Anthony Corporation would have a narrow span of control.
E)Anthony Corporation would have a scarcity of employees.

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A flat structure is characterized by a decentralized management system, with fewer layers of management, and empowerment of employees to make their own decisions. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as a flat structure would have fewer managers. Option C is incorrect as a flat structure would help in reducing costs by eliminating unnecessary levels of management. Option D is incorrect as a flat structure would have a wider span of control. Option E is incorrect as there is no mention of any scarcity of employees in the given scenario.

Anthony Corporation Functions with a Flat Structure