In Chandler's Classic Work Strategy and Structure,what Was the Basic

question 16

Multiple Choice

In Chandler's classic work Strategy and Structure,what was the basic thesis he concluded by researching case studies of Dupont,GM,Standard Oil of New Jersey and Sears?

• A)Neither structure nor strategy affects one another
• B)Either structure or strategy can drive changes in the other
• C)Strategy follows structure
• D)Structure follows strategy
• E)Understanding the relationship of structure and strategy is not necessary in determining how a firm organizes

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