The Aston Studies Found That as Organization Size Increases

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

• A) centralization increases.
• B) specialization decreases.
• C) fewer standing plans are used.
• D) the link between technology and organization design breaks down.
• E) there is a tendency to change to process technology.

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