Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to Organizational

question 247

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct with respect to organizational structure?

• A) Once an organizational structure is in place, it tends not to change much until the next major change is made.
• B) With the busyness that is evident in most organizations, structure may often develop without much planning.
• C) The organization's purpose, mission, and strategy are not particularly important factors in the structure an organization adopts; rather, the most important factor is executive preferences.
• D) An organization's structure is largely the result of rational planning, and the preferences of managers do not generally influence the decision of which structure to adopt.
• E) All of these are correct.

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