Which of the Following Actions,if It Actually Happened,would Most Likely

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions,if it actually happened,would most likely support and enhance an operational excellence macro strategy?

• A) Singapore Airlines installing more comfortable seats in the economy-class cabins of its airplanes
• B) 3M Corporation implementing new software to improve communication with its suppliers
• C) adidas inviting customer suggestions to guide the design of the next generation of shoes
• D) Nike opening hundreds of new company stores in high-traffic shopping areas
• E) McDonald's lowering prices on its coffee drinks

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Discuss the concept of vertical and horizontal division of labour within an organization.

Explain how organizational goals, missions, and objectives guide strategic decisions.

Identify the implications of high differentiation and integration on organizational structure and function.

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