Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Evolution of Organization

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the evolution of organization design?

• A)Companies have evolved to cross-functional teams because line models and line and staff models have become too costly to maintain.
• B)Most companies are finding that the stages of product development are much slower than in the past because new products are much more complicated in nature than products of several years ago.Matrix models work much better in the current environment.
• C)The development of new technology allows for companies to be much more self-contained and able to maintain their competitive advantage due to more privacy.
• D)Companies are now part of a vast network of global businesses,and part of a larger system.

Recognize the importance of including environmental performance in a firm's balanced scorecard.

Understand the significance of eco-efficiency and eco-intensity measures in assessing environmental performance.

Understand the role of environmental and social impact measurement in achieving a competitive advantage.

Comprehend the challenges of classifying and reducing climate change costs within current environmental cost tiers.

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