Alfred Chandler Found That Firms Grow in a Predictable Pattern

question 58

Multiple Choice

Alfred Chandler found that firms grow in a predictable pattern and that the firm's growth patterns determine its structural form. Which form corresponds to the FINAL stage in Chandler's theory?

• A)functional
• B)simple
• C)vertically integrated
• D)multidivisional

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Definitions:

Permissive, Neglectful

Parenting styles where permissive refers to a low-demand, high-response approach and neglectful indicates a lack of both demands and responses to a child's needs.

Overly Involved

Excessive engagement or participation in a particular activity, situation, or relationship, often to the point of negative consequences.

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Saliva

A clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth, important for digestion and maintaining oral hygiene.