Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Increase the Environmental

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to increase the environmental complexity for a company?

• A) the company changes its organizational structure from divisional to functional
• B) the company decreases its number of suppliers
• C) the company diversifies its business in an entirely new industry
• D) the company changes its organizational structure from centralized to decentralized

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Definitions:

Fifth Freedom

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