The Design of Organizational Structure Needs to Match the Firm's

question 28

Multiple Choice

The design of organizational structure needs to match the firm's strategy.Which of the following shows mismatch?

• A)Costco with a competitive advantage of low cost tries to minimize the number of employees by assigning decisions to a few people at corporate headquarters
• B)Walmart targeting price-sensitive customers centralizes organization structures
• C)Retailers targeting high-fashion clothing customers have more managers
• D)Best Buy built a competitive advantage based on low cost by allowing decision-making at the local store level
• E)High-fashion clothing retailers tailor their merchandise and service to meet the needs of local markets

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