Which of the Following, If True, Would Support the Conclusion

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if True, would support the conclusion that disbanding the centralized planning unit helped Disney perform strongly?

• A) The centralized planning unit used a decision procedure that required business units to answer the same fundamental questions each year.
• B) In the entertainment industry, companies can be profitable if just a few of their projects earn extraordinarily high returns.
• C) The centralized planning unit was created in response to concerns that the company was losing focus on its core business.
• D) An economic downturn that took place after Disney disbanded the centralized planning unit reduced Disney customers' discretionary income.
• E) Disney's rivals often change their management structures as part of efforts to make their organizations more efficient and customer-focused.

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Definitions:

Subordination

the act of placing or ranking one thing below another in terms of importance or priority.

Individualist

A person with a preference for independence and self-reliance, often prioritizing personal goals and values over group objectives.

Enacted Norms

Norms that are established through actions and behaviors rather than formally written or spoken; they evolve from a group's habits.

Custom

Established practices or behaviors that are traditional and widely accepted within a specific culture or society.