With a Hollow Structure, the Organization

question 61

Multiple Choice

With a hollow structure, the organization

• A) is a rigid nonadaptive structure.
• B) groups activities around similar products or services.
• C) has a central core of key functions and outsources others to vendors who are less expensive or faster.
• D) is often called a horizontal organization.
• E) assembles product chunks, or modules, provided by outside contractors.

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