Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Network

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a network structure?

• A) It ensures that the right partners are included and the activities are coordinated.
• B) It encourages a more effective collaboration and cooperation among partners.
• C) It includes a hand-picked, integrated network of suppliers.
• D) It is an arrangement of independent organizations involved in a common undertaking.
• E) It established that no one firm has a central control over the others.

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Definitions:

Process Innovations

Improvements or significant changes in the methods or procedures by which goods and services are produced or delivered.

Diffusion

A method where a new idea is spread via specific pathways over a period among individuals within a societal structure.

Substantial Diffusion

The wide and significant spread of ideas, practices, or innovations across a large population or area.

Complex Innovations

Innovations that involve multiple interdependent elements and changes, requiring comprehensive understanding and adaptability for successful implementation.