Question

The five main elements of organizational design are division of labor, __________, span of control, delegation of authority, and coordinating mechanisms.

Answer 1

Departmentalization

Step-by-step explanation:

First, organization should divide work into job positions because specialization leads to efficiency (division of labor). When positions are established, departmentalization takes place. This consists in grouping positions in a way that facilitates work and productivity. The span of control and delegation of authority belong to the horizontal orientation and coordinating mechanisms belongs to vertical orientation.