During the Collectivity Stage, Jeff, Bill, and Their Associates Work

question 69

Multiple Choice

During the collectivity stage, Jeff, Bill, and their associates work long hours for low pay, and the business continues to grow. Their continued success will force them to enter the next life-cycle stage in which they must:

• A) create a stronger family feeling among associates.
• B) improve efficiency in operations.
• C) streamline the management hierarchy.
• D) utilize informal decision-making processes.
• E) reward creativity and innovation.

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