The Manager of a Local Retail Store Tells You That

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Essay

The manager of a local retail store tells you that, "An unprofitable segment should always close." Do you agree or disagree with this statement and why?

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Definitions:

Mechanistic Model

A formalized structure based on centralization and departmentalization.

Participative Decision-Making

A decision-making process in which all members of a group contribute to and influence the outcome of a decision.

Coercion

Involves compelling an individual to act in a certain way by using force or threats.

Resistance To Change

Refers to opposition or pushback by individuals or groups within an organization when they perceive that a change is threatening their norms, beliefs, procedures, or interests.