Consider the Case of a Family-Run Business That Operates One

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Essay

Consider the case of a family-run business that operates one small local retail shop and its subsequent expansion into more locations and more stores.Describe the changes that are likely to take place in that business's organizational structure as it grows in size, geographic dispersion, and complexity.Tell why the changes are beneficial for the business.

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