When Considering an External Environment with a High Level of Resources

question 13

Multiple Choice

When considering an external environment with a high level of resources and low degree of uncertainty, managers are most likely to

• A)decentralize authority.
• B)encourage employee autonomy.
• C)cultivate an entrepreneurial culture in the organization.
• D)establish norms that emphasize change and innovation.
• E)use detailed rules, SOPs, and restrictive norms to govern employees' activities.

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