When Companies Find It Hard to Change Their Strategies and Structures

question 21

Multiple Choice

When companies find it hard to change their strategies and structures to adapt to changing competitive conditions,they suffer from

• A) inertia.
• B) prior strategic commitments.
• C) barriers to mobility.
• D) lack of resources.
• E) lack of capabilities.

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Definitions:

Task Significance

The extent to which a job has a substantial impact on the lives or work of other people, either inside or outside the organization.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Labor Department agency responsible for inspecting employers, applying safety and health standards, and levying fines for violation.

Ergonomics

Involves the study and design of equipment and workplaces to fit the user's body and movements, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce discomfort or injury.

Work Flow Design

The process of analyzing the tasks necessary for the production of a product or service.