Which Subunit Controls Strategic Contingencies

question 223

Multiple Choice

Which subunit controls strategic contingencies?

• A)The one that can contract out the most work.
• B)The one that is most isolated from the other units.
• C)The one that is most peripheral to the workflow.
• D)The one that can obtain scarce resources.
• E)The one that is most substitutable.

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Definitions:

Bureaucratic Structure

A system of administration characterized by hierarchical organization, formal rules and procedures, and a clear division of responsibilities.

Flat Network

A network design where all nodes or devices are interconnected and communicate with each other directly without hierarchical routing.

Formal Organizations

Structured groups managed through clear rules and established procedures aimed at achieving specific goals, often characterized by hierarchical relationships.

Secondary Groups

Large, impersonal social groups whose relationships are typically transient and not emotionally deep.