In recent years, organizations have become more ________ to be responsive to a dynamic business environment
A) centralized
B) decentralized
C) structured
D) mechanistic
Answer: B
Explanation: The fast-changing business environment of today has made managers seek to be more flexible. A decentralized structure that can effect change from any position in the hierarchy without waiting for a centralized top-down decree is therefore favored by managers seeking flexibility. This makes "decentralized" the correct response and rules out the other three choices, all of which identify inflexible rather than flexible decision making.
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