Which of the Following, If True, Would Most Strongly Suggest

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if True, would most strongly suggest that TLS should change its organizational structure to a functional-based approach?

• A) TLS currently maintains separate human resource departments in each of its regions.
• B) Research suggests that product development failures happened because the product developers were isolated from customers.
• C) TLS earns large streams of revenue from services it offers to schools.
• D) In the current regional structure, managers complain about having a limited view of organizational goals.
• E) Sales techniques that work in one region are often much less effective in other regions.

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The extra expense generated from the production of an additional unit of a product or service.

R&D Costs

Expenses related to the research and development activities of a company, often aimed at discovering new products or improving existing products.

Easy-to-Copy Products

Products that can be replicated or imitated with ease due to their simple designs, lack of patent protection, or the availability of manufacturing techniques.

Stimulate Innovation

Encourages the development of new ideas, products, or processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, or competitive advantage.