Carlton Finds That Geography Based Structuring of His Organization Would

question 20

Multiple Choice

Carlton finds that geography based structuring of his organization would have a positive effect on his insurance company and would increase its efficiency.He draws up a report for the board of directors in which he mentions that separate departments should be set up for each of the company's 10 sales territories.Which of the following statements is most likely to increase the positivity of his proposition?

• A)Let me know if you want to work on changing the structure of the company.
• B)Using a geography based structure is not likely to ensure that the productivity of the company increases.
• C)The geographic structure is not likely to reduce the costs incurred by the company.
• D)I look forward to putting together a detailed plan to change the structure of the company to the one based on geography.
• E)A geographic structure might have a positive effect on the company.

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