IIA Exam IIA-CHAL-QISA Topic 3 Question 13 Discussion

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Question #: 13
Topic #: 3

Which of the following would most likely be found in an organization that uses a decentralized organizational structure?

AThere is a higher reliance on organizational culture

BThere are clear expectations set for employees.

CThere are electronic monitoring techniques employed

DThere is a defined code for employee behavior

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Suggested Answer: A

Decentralized Structure: In a decentralized organizational structure, decision-making authority is distributed throughout various levels of the organization. This often leads to a greater reliance on organizational culture to guide employees' actions and ensure alignment with the organization's goals and values.

Other Options:

Clear Expectations and Codes: These are important in any organizational structure but do not specifically characterize decentralization.

Electronic Monitoring: This can be used in both centralized and decentralized structures but is not a defining feature of decentralization.

by Jerrod at Sep 16, 2024, 03:02 AM

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Val

8 months ago

If I worked in a decentralized org, I'd hope they have better things to do than monitor my every move electronically. Yikes!

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Dan

8 months ago

Hmm, D seems a bit too rigid for a decentralized setup. Maybe they meant to say 'general guidelines' instead of a 'defined code'.

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Stefan

7 months ago

C) There are electronic monitoring techniques employed

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Mona

7 months ago

B) There are clear expectations set for employees.

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Raina

7 months ago

C) There are electronic monitoring techniques employed

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Jacquelyne

7 months ago

B) There are clear expectations set for employees.

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Ryan

7 months ago

A) There is a higher reliance on organizational culture

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Desmond

7 months ago

A) There is a higher reliance on organizational culture

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Ilene

8 months ago

C makes sense. Monitoring is probably needed to make up for the lack of direct supervision in a decentralized org.

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Lou

8 months ago

C makes sense. Monitoring is probably needed to make up for the lack of direct supervision in a decentralized org.

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Nicolette

8 months ago

C) There are electronic monitoring techniques employed

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Amie

8 months ago

B) There are clear expectations set for employees.

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Paulina

8 months ago

A) There is a higher reliance on organizational culture

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Twana

8 months ago

Hmm, that's an interesting point. I can see how both could be present in a decentralized structure.

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Paz

9 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is D) There is a defined code for employee behavior.

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Carline

9 months ago

I'd go with A. A decentralized structure means more autonomy, so culture is key to keeping things cohesive.

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Eliz

8 months ago

Definitely, culture is crucial in a decentralized structure.

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Jesusa

8 months ago

A) There is a higher reliance on organizational culture

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Valentin

9 months ago

B sounds like a centralized structure to me. With decentralization, you'd expect more flexibility, not clear expectations.

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Twana

9 months ago

I think the answer is A) There is a higher reliance on organizational culture.

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