Success at Amazon

question 21

Multiple Choice

Success at Amazon.com has been due to the functional structure, which has provided all of the following except:

• A)software development in the R&D department.
• B)a narrow selection of books available in bookstores.
• C)operations management in the information systems department.
• D)planning in the strategic planning department.

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Definitions:

GLOBE Model

The GLOBE Model is a research framework used for understanding cross-cultural leadership and organizational behavior on a global scale.

Leader-member Exchange

A theory describing the dynamic between leaders and their followers, focusing on how the quality of these relationships influences organizational outcomes.

Work-related Transactions

The interactions or exchanges between employees and employers or among colleagues related to the tasks and objectives of their work.

Performance-oriented Values

Cultural or organizational priorities that emphasize achievement, results, and competence in task execution.