Why Did WL

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why did W.L.Gore reorganize itself into a functional structure from a simple structure?

• A) A simple structure was too formalized, specialized, and centralized to really facilitate any kind of productivity.
• B) A functional structure is more decentralized.
• C) A simple structure could not provide the effective division, coordination, and integration of work required to accommodate future growth.
• D) A functional structure has a tall hierarchical structure that relies on bottom-up communication.

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Definitions:

National Union

A term that can refer to a political entity promoting national unity and interests, or a labor union representing workers from a particular country.

Prussia and Austria

Two major powers in central Europe which played pivotal roles in regional politics, military conflicts, and the shaping of the continent's history from the 18th to the early 20th centuries.

German Unification

The process that led to the consolidation of separate German-speaking states into a single nation, Germany, in 1871 under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck.

Great Powers

A term for the most powerful and influential countries in the world, recognized for their military, economic, and diplomatic strengths.