Each of the Following Is Considered a Benefit of a Centralized

question 24

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is considered a benefit of a centralized organizational structure except:

• A) expertise is shared among all organizations within the firm.
• B) there is increased communication between business units.
• C) there are clear career paths and training programs.
• D) there is back up because of the redundancy of skills within the work unit.

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Definitions:

Environmental Uncertainty

A lack of information regarding what exists in the environment and what developments may occur.

Strategic Alliance

A partnership between two or more companies to pursue a set of agreed upon objectives while remaining independent organizations.

Cooperative Structure

A framework within an organization where members work together towards common goals, often with shared responsibilities and decision-making.

Cross-functional Team

A group of individuals with varying expertise and skills across different departments, working together towards a common goal.