When XYZ Corp. started to eliminate levels of management in a downsizing exercise, the company moved toward ________. Question 7 options: A) it is not possible to tell with this information B) an informal organization C) a line organization D) a tall, centralized structure E) a flat, decentralized structure

When XYZ Corp. started to eliminate levels of management in a downsizing exercise, the company moved toward ________. Question 7 options: A) it is not possible to tell with this information B) an informal organization C) a line organization D) a tall, centralized structure E) a flat, decentralized structure

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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