Integrator roles do which of the following?

A) They increase formalization and centralization.
B) They support informal communication as a coordinating mechanism.
C) They reduce the need for virtual corporations.
D) They increase the amount of formal hierarchy.
E) They do none of these things.

Integrator Roles

Refers to positions or responsibilities within an organization aimed at synthesizing various inputs, perspectives, and resources to achieve unified outcomes or solutions.

Formalization

The extent to which policies, procedures, job descriptions, and rules are written and explicitly articulated within an organization.

Centralization

The concentration of decision-making authority at the top levels of organizational hierarchy, limiting the autonomy of lower-level employees.