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Formalization

- the degree to which jobs within the organization are standardized

HIGH LEVELS

ü     minimum amount of discretion over what, when, and how

ü     consistent output

ü     explicit job descriptions

ü     organizational rules

ü     clearly defined procedures

 

LOW LEVELS

 

ü     unprogrammed behaviors

 

ü     exercise discretion

 

ü     great deal of freedom

 

ü      less standardization

 

ü      consider alternatives

 

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