How Did Politics Play a Role in GM's Reorganization of the Hierarchy

question 34

Multiple Choice

How did politics play a role in GM's reorganization of the hierarchy?

• A) Managers with nonsubstitutability were promoted to top positions.
• B) Coalitions were formed at the subunit level that had to be broken down.
• C) Managers previously empowered were now forced to answer to a centralized board.
• D) The board of directors used authority to remove most of top management.

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