In Establishing a Firm's Organizational Structure, a Fundamental Issue Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

In establishing a firm's organizational structure, a fundamental issue is ________.

• A) how to optimize local responsiveness and flexibility
• B) how much decision-making responsibility the firm should retain at headquarters
• C) how to leverage natural endowments available to the firm
• D) how the firm should invest in human assets

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Definitions:

Progressive Movement

A social and political movement in the early 20th century that sought to address the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.

Individual Rights

Fundamental entitlements and freedoms that individuals inherently possess, protected by law, against infringements by governments or other entities.

Capitalism

An economic system where trade, industries, and the means of production are largely or entirely privately owned and operated for profit, characterized by competitive markets, private property, and capital accumulation.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, emphasizing the role of external stimuli in shaping behavior, without regard to thoughts or feelings.