If Management Is to Match a Company's Organization Structure to Its

question 77

Multiple Choice

If management is to match a company's organization structure to its strategy in an effective way, then it is essential

• A)that company personnel be empowered to make both strategic decisions and operating decisions.
• B)for strategy-critical value chain activities to be the main building blocks on the organization chart.
• C)that value chain activities be deliberately organized so as to produce maximum strategic fit.
• D)to define the jobs of company personnel in terms of the functions to be performed rather than in terms of the results to be achieved.
• E)for the company to be organized around cross-functional teams rather than around functional specialties and functional departments.

---

Definitions:

Folding

The process by which a protein structure assumes its functional shape or conformation through interactions among its amino acids.

Protein Molecules

Large, complex molecules made of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions in the body, including catalyzing metabolic reactions and supporting cell structure.

Magnifying Capacity

The ability of an optical instrument, such as a microscope or telescope, to make an object appear larger or closer than it actually is.

Phase-Contrast

A microscopy technique that converts phase shifts in light passing through a transparent specimen to brightness changes in the image.