Investing in the Systems Thinking and Collaboration Skills of Workers

question 63

Multiple Choice

Investing in the systems thinking and collaboration skills of workers provides the greatest returns when the company makes commensurate investments to establish a ________.

• A) competitive edge
• B) brand
• C) empowerment culture
• D) supply chain

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Definitions:

Network Structures

Arrangements or patterns of nodes (which can be people, organizations, or devices) connected by lines or links, often used to describe social, business, or communication networks.

Divisional Structures

Refers to a form of corporate organization in which departments are divided by product, location, or service, each with its own management.

Informal Structures

Unofficial relationships and networks within an organization that influence decision-making, information flow, and culture, apart from the formal hierarchy.

Hybrid Structure

An organizational model that combines elements of more than one organizational structure, such as matrix and divisional structures, to benefit from their strengths.