________ is characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalization.
A) Bureaucracy
B) Matrix organization
C) Simple structure
D) Team structure
E) Centralized structure

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The characteristics described in the statement are aligned with a simple structure, where there is a low level of formalization, a single person in charge of decision making and little differentiation among jobs, resulting in a wide span of control. The other options do not match this description: bureaucracy involves high formalization and standardization; matrix organization is focused on project teams; team structure implies a high degree of participation and decision making by employees; and centralized structure does not necessarily imply a low level of departmentalization or formalization.

________ Is Characterized by a Low Degree of Departmentalization, Wide