Managers Should Design Flexible Structures, Characterized by Decentralized Authority and Empowered

question 83

Multiple Choice

Managers should design flexible structures, characterized by decentralized authority and empowered employees, for their organization when its

• A)environment is stable.
• B)technology is simple.
• C)workforce is highly skilled.
• D)strategy is well understood.

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