Which of the Following Statements Is True of Loosely Coupled

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of loosely coupled organizational structures?

• A) In loosely coupled structures, development and production activities achieve coordination through their adherence to shared objectives.
• B) The possibility of achieving synergies is very high in loosely coupled structures.
• C) They are most useful in organizations characterized by activities that require the frequent exchange of complex or tacit knowledge.
• D) They provide mechanisms for resolving conflict that are more effective or less expensive than those available in the market.

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Definitions:

Endothelium

The thin layer of cells that lines the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.

Basement Membrane

The basement membrane is a thin, fibrous layer that lies between the epithelium and the underlying connective tissue, providing support and anchorage.

Tunic Media

The middle layer of the wall of blood vessels, composed mostly of smooth muscle and elastic tissue, which regulates the diameter of the vessels.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues, except for the pulmonary arteries, which carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.