Organization structure includes the design of systems to ensure effective communication, coordination, and integration of efforts across departments.

Horizontal structures are created to perform tasks considered strategically important to the company.

All of the following are characteristics of a decentralized organization except which one?

John lives in Atlanta while Brad resides in Dallas. Both men work for the same company and are in contact with each other via computer every day. They are able to see and hear each other and effectively exchange ideas and thoughts about the company. John and Brad would most likely be called members of a(n) ________.

Dave has hired Donna's company to process the payroll for his business, Tux and Tails. Donna will also be preparing all the tax forms associated with a company that has hired employees. It can be said that Dave is ________ this process for his company.