Suppose a Discussion Takes Place in Your Sociology Class About

question 153

Multiple Choice

Suppose a discussion takes place in your sociology class about the relationship between change and bureaucracy.Which of the following is most likely to be noted about this relationship?

• A) Most bureaucracies are resistant to change but must adapt to it in order to survive.
• B) Organizations that resist change opting to continue "what works," will flourish.
• C) New organizational models will not compete well with traditional,well-established practices.
• D) Organizations that resist change will definitely not survive.

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Definitions:

Retail

The sale of goods or services directly to consumers for personal use.

Retailer Cooperatives

Groups of independent retailers who combine their purchasing power to negotiate better prices from suppliers and improve competitiveness.

Category Management

A merchandising technique that focuses on the performance of a product category rather than individual brands.

Planned Shopping Center

A group of architecturally unique business establishments on a site that is centrally owned or managed.