Chris Argyris believed that a single type of organizational structure cannot address all types of jobs and activities, therefore he presented four new organizational structures. Match the types of organizational structures with their features:

List I

List II

A. Pyramidal structure

I. It is a flat organizational structure, where everyone has equal power and responsibility to deal with the assigned task.

B. Modified formal organizational structure

II. It is a less hierarchical and more flexible system, which is suitable for activities that are more creative and imaginative.

C. Participative structure

III. It is similar to System 4 introduced by Likert, which enables subordinates to participate in the superior’s decision-making process.

D. Matrix organization

IV. It is a rigid and classical structure that is suitable for routine work and non-innovative activities.

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Question

List I	List II
A. Pyramidal structure	I. It is a flat organizational structure, where everyone has equal power and responsibility to deal with the assigned task.
B. Modified formal organizational structure	II. It is a less hierarchical and more flexible system, which is suitable for activities that are more creative and imaginative.
C. Participative structure	III. It is similar to System 4 introduced by Likert, which enables subordinates to participate in the superior’s decision-making process.
D. Matrix organization	IV. It is a rigid and classical structure that is suitable for routine work and non-innovative activities.