Which of the Following Statements Holds True for the Book

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements holds true for the book "The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century"?

• A)It stressed on how strategy and organizational structure need to be consistent with each other in order to ensure strong firm performance.
• B)It offered concepts such as Five Forces Analysis and Generic Strategies that continue to strongly influence how executives choose strategies.
• C)It stressed on how organizations could become more efficient through identifying the "one best way" of performing important tasks.
• D)It argued that many of the advantages that firms in developed countries like the United States, Japan, and Great Britain take for granted are disappearing.
• E)It emphasized student's critical thinking skills in general and the notion that multiple ways of addressing a problem could be equally successful in particular.

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Definitions:

Frankfurt School

A group of mid-20th century sociologists and philosophers who critiqued consumer culture, mass production, and the role of media in society, originating from the Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, Germany.

Production

refers to the process of creating goods or services, involving the combination of labor, materials, and technology to meet consumer demand.

Capitalist Control

The dominion and regulatory influence exerted by capitalists, who own and control the means of production and distribution, over labor, markets, and capital.

Resistance

The act of opposing or striving against something, often indicating opposition to change or authority.