What Characteristics of an Organizational Structure and Culture Are Best

question 18

Multiple Choice

What characteristics of an organizational structure and culture are best suited to achieving a cost-leadership strategy?

• A)informal, with managers promoting innovation
• B)formal, with employees having control over activities
• C)formal, with managers incentivizing employee autonomy
• D)informal, with managers having control over activities
• E)formal, with managers having control over activities

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Definitions:

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