In a team structure, ________

A) there is a clear line of managerial authority
B) there is no clear line of managerial authority
C) authority comes from top managers only
D) no one has the authority to make decisions

Answer: B
Explanation: An organization that has a team structure is made entirely of work groups or teams. Each team is fairly independent of others, causing traditional lines of managerial authority to be cast aside or blurred. For example, within a team a project leader's request might take precedence over the request of a manager of higher rank who is outside the team. This makes the choices regarding authority from top managers and a clear line of managerial authority incorrect as they describe traditional authority relationships. The choice regarding no one having authority is incorrect because it assumes no authority for decisions and though teams make decisions differently than traditional structures, they still ultimately assert authority and arrive at decisions.