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Which of the following is the part of Mintzberg's model that contains the managers with direct responsibility for the organisation's overall strategy?
The strategic apex is the correct answer. It consists of the senior managers who hold overall responsibility for the organisation's strategy and direction, whereas the technostructure standardises work and support staff provide indirect services to the rest of the organisation.
- AStrategic apexCorrect
- BTechnostructure
- CSupport staff
Explanation
Mintzberg's strategic apex contains the senior managers, such as directors and the chief executive, who are responsible for overall strategy and direction. The technostructure only designs and standardises work, and support staff provide indirect services.
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