As Organizations Become More Flexible and Responsive to Environmental Trends

question 5

Multiple Choice

As organizations become more flexible and responsive to environmental trends, there is a distinct shift toward ________ decision making.

• A) centralized
• B) decentralized
• C) concentrated
• D) amalgamated

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Definitions:

Cooperatives

Business organizations owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit, where members democratically control the operations and profits are distributed according to each member's contribution.

Legal Taxable Entity

An organization or individual subject to tax laws, with an obligation to file tax returns and pay taxes based on income or transactions.

Shares of Stock

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, giving shareholders a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings.

Issuing Stock

The process by which a company distributes shares to investors for the first time, typically to raise capital for expansion or other corporate activities.