W L Gore & Associates Is Organized in Such a Way

question 9

Multiple Choice

W. L. Gore & Associates is organized in such a way that it has no formal job titles, job descriptions, or chains of command. This implies that it has

• A) a formalized structure.
• B) a decentralized structure.
• C) organizational inertia.
• D) a top-down management style.

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Definitions:

Global Leaders

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Glass Cliff

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