After Several Expansions and Acquisitions That Resulted in Duplicate Positions

question 28

Multiple Choice

After several expansions and acquisitions that resulted in duplicate positions of several administrative functions, U.S. Big Corp. decided to reorganize itself around customers rather than around functions. This would amount to a change in ________.

• A) structural design
• B) selection process
• C) degree of centralization
• D) structural components

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