The Research and Development Department's Functions at ABC International Cannot

question 15

Multiple Choice

The research and development department's functions at ABC International cannot be performed by other readily available resources. This department can be said to have its power determined by .

• A) centrality
• B) financial resources
• C) nonsubstitutability
• D) coping with uncertainty
• E) dependency

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