The Text Speaks of "Opposing Trends" in Today's World of Formal

question 110

Multiple Choice

The text speaks of "opposing trends" in today's world of formal organizations because:

• A) some organizations are getting bigger, but most are getting smaller.
• B) men dominate formal organizations, but women are gaining fast.
• C) some organizations have evolved toward flatter, more flexible forms, but others remain rigid organizations patterned on McDonald's.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Paired-Difference T-Test

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Normally Distributed

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Sample Variances

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Matched Pairs Experiment

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