Seamus O'Leary Runs the Marketing Department of a Large Electronics

Multiple Choice

Seamus O'Leary runs the marketing department of a large electronics firm. This firm operates in an extremely competitive business environment. Seamus wants to ensure that he is involved in all the daily decisions and that there is a clear chain of communication between himself and his marketing employees. He believes that his extensive marketing experience makes him the best person for making all the major marketing decisions. Seamus believes all employees should act together as a cohesive unit and know their roles. Under Seamus O'Leary, the marketing department most likely has a _______________ structure.

A) decentralized
B) informal
C) demoralizing
D) opportunistic
E) centralized