The Greater the Level of Uncertainty in an Organization's Environment

question 82

Multiple Choice

The greater the level of uncertainty in an organization's environment,

• A)the more complex its strategy and technology.
• B)the less qualified and skilled its workforce.
• C)the less likely employees are to be given autonomy.
• D)the more likely managers are to design a mechanistic structure.
• E)the more likely the organizational culture is rigid and inflexible.

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