Bob Works in a Mid-Sized Organization with Other Skilled Workers

question 17

Multiple Choice

Bob works in a mid-sized organization with other skilled workers who all pitch in to do what needs to be done to satisfy the customer. It is likely Bob works in a ________ organization.

• A) formalized
• B) decentralized
• C) departmentalized
• D) cross-functional

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