The Main Lesson from the Chapter Opening Case About Cisco

question 64

Multiple Choice

The main lesson from the chapter Opening Case about Cisco is that

• A) Cisco made a mistake in rushing into changes in its structure.
• B) structures rarely evolve in response to strategic change.
• C) firms need to change their structures to accommodate strategic changes.
• D) forms need to change their strategies in response to structural changes.

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Definitions:

Substantial Commitment

A significant dedication or pledge of resources, time, or effort towards a particular course of action or project.

Affirmative Action

Policies and measures designed to increase the representation of minorities and women in areas of employment, education, and business from which they have been historically excluded.

Minorities

Groups of people who are distinct from the majority population based on ethnic, racial, religious, or linguistic characteristics, often experiencing differential treatment or marginalization.

Change Leader

Someone who takes initiative in trying to change the behaviour of another person or within a social system.