In Order to Make Their Firm a Learning Organization, Managers

question 50

Multiple Choice

In order to make their firm a learning organization, managers should ________.

• A) increase the number of hierarchical levels in the organization
• B) avoid the use of cross-functional teams
• C) penalize mistakes
• D) increase the degree of departmentalization
• E) redesign the organizational structure

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