Which of the Following Does Not Reduce Innovation in an Organization

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not reduce innovation in an organization?

• A) Increases in horizontal differentiation
• B) Increases in the age of personnel
• C) "Skunk works"
• D) Increases in organizational age

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