Explanation on configurations

I suspect the quote should read; "Configurations are not just structures, nor even just power systems. They are cultures.” Obviously configurations do influence structures and power, but he meant that the configurations will certainly influence the culture. So for example A tall narrow configurations will tend to correlate with a task culture. A wide, flat configuration will be more likely to encourage cooperation and so a task culture.

Thank you so much Ken! That makes so much more sense, I'll flag the error with the study hub team as well.

However just to clarify: A tall narrow configurations will tend to correlate with a role culture rather than a task culture right?

Yes. Lots of levels, boss upon boss and great formality. Role cultures are likely. A short wide structure means fewer levels and better vertical communication and improved cooperation because of less hang-ups about status. So, facilitates a task culture.