Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be True

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be true of a firm organized along functional lines?

• A) There will be optimal coordination of information and decisions.
• B) The firm will face decreasing returns to scale.
• C) Information required for decisions will be generic and therefore easy to use.
• D) Functional managers may not act in accordance with the firm's larger objectives.
• E) Decision making in the organization will be highly centralized.

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