An Auto Manufacturer Increased Its Effectiveness by Using Flexible Manufacturing

question 10

Multiple Choice

An auto manufacturer increased its effectiveness by using flexible manufacturing. Many other companies have intentionally imitated the technology of this manufacturer. This is an example of_________ .

• A)coercive isomorphism
• B)natural isomorphism
• C)mimetic isomorphism
• D)normative isomorphism

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