Since Larger Companies Tend to Have More Bureaucracy,fixed Costs,and Commitments

question 37

Multiple Choice

Since larger companies tend to have more bureaucracy,fixed costs,and commitments to large numbers of employees,customers,and suppliers than smaller firms,you can expect it to _____.

• A) gamble more on big changes
• B) be less responsive to technological changes
• C) find it much simpler to monitor employees and reward them for their effort or success at innovation
• D) experience higher rates of new product success

---

Definitions:

Horizontal Communication

The exchange of information, ideas, and messages between individuals or departments on the same level within an organization.

Open Office Space

A layout for offices that eliminates most dividing walls and private offices to create a more collaborative and less hierarchical environment.

Informal Communication

The exchange of information without formal structure or protocol, often spontaneous and taking place within social interactions or unofficial channels.

Brainwriting

A technique for idea generation where participants write down ideas on paper before discussing them as a group, facilitating creativity and inclusivity.