Zach has worked with Dr. Castelli as his teaching assistant…

Zach has worked with Dr. Castelli as his teaching assistant for the last three semesters. Over time, Zach has established a trustworthy relationship with Dr. Castelli. Zach now has the authority to freely meet with students one-on-one to review course material without his professor’s knowledge. However, afterward, he must brief the professor on who comes to meet with him and what he discusses with the students. In this scenario, Zach has the authority to report.

Audrey is the president of a consulting firm. She ensures th…

Audrey is the president of a consulting firm. She ensures that the firm’s departments, and individuals within the organization, work together to meet the needs of their clients. Audrey says, “It is a balancing act, trying to differentiate and integrate our departmental activities.” What organizational principle does Audrey’s priorities and comment represent?

Anthony is the Regional Safety Manager – North & South Ameri…

Anthony is the Regional Safety Manager – North & South America for Company A. He provides ongoing health and safety support to site leadership and operating teams within the designated region. He also manages a team of Regional Safety Engineers for all Data Centers in the North & South America region. What type of departmentalization does this statement illustrate?

Five employees have previously had problems working together…

Five employees have previously had problems working together, but currently they are developing a competence for getting along. In fact, they have learned to work together and are even beginning to develop friendships. The employees are at the __________ stage of group development.

Ella is the Human Resources Director of an eyewear company t…

Ella is the Human Resources Director of an eyewear company that sells eyewear to optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists. She is assisting the Director of Sales with a national search to hire three new eyewear sales representatives. In this scenario, the HR Director represents line authority, and the Director of Sales represents staff authority.