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Organizational Structures, Strategy Analysis, and Competitive Advantage: A Comprehensive Review

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    Organizational Structures, Strategy Analysis, and Competitive Advantage: A Comprehensive Review 1. The structure of a simple organization A. limits the owner's(s') control B. maximizes the owner's(s') control C. minimizes the owner's(s') control D. slightly increases the owner's(s') control

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    2. This structure is one in which a set of relatively autonomous units are governed by a central corporate office but where each operation has its own functional specialists who provide products or services that are different from those of other operations. A. Divisional organizational structure B. Matrix organizational structure C. Functional organizational structure D. Product - team structure

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    3. This type of organizational structure combines the advantages of functional specialization with the advantages of product - project specialization. A. Specialization business B. Product - team structure C. Divisional organization D. Matrix structure

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    Correct: The Correct Answer is: D. A matrix structure allows an employee to be assigned to both his or her functional team and to another group, based on a project or product. By using a matrix structure, a firm can capitalize on the knowledge of its employees in more areas than just their currently stationed line. Concept: Contemporary Organizational/Enterprise Structures Mastery 100% Questions 4 5 4. Twenty - first - century corporations reflect A. interdependency B. the top - down approach C. structured interaction

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    D. internal focus Correct: The Correct Answer is: A. Organizations successful in today’s business climate must rely not only on themselves but also on their suppliers, customers, and partners in other parts of the value chain to stay current on important trends and practices. 5. Today, global means A. locating operations in numerous countries B. selling goods in overseas markets C. using resources from other markets D. getting resources and talent from around the globe and selling worldwide

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