The Term Population Density Refers to the Number of Organizations

question 27

Multiple Choice

The term population density refers to the number of organizations that ________.

• A) have the same rate of growth in a particular industrial segment
• B) operate in the same market segment and employ more than 1000 employees
• C) can compete for the same resources in a particular environment
• D) are at the same stage in the organizational life cycle at a particular time

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