Firms Switch from a Functional Structure to a Multidivisional Structure

question 60

True/False

Firms switch from a functional structure to a multidivisional structure because greater levels of environmental complexity and uncertainty make it necessary for the firm to develop cooperative relationships with its stakeholders.

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