This theory states that organizations have the ability to build, integrate and reconfigure processes to address rapidly changing internal and external environments. O a. Management Science Theory O b. Behavioral Management theory O . Dynamic Capabilities theory O d. The open systems view O e. Contingency theory

This theory states that organizations have the ability to build, integrate and reconfigure processes to address rapidly changing internal and external environments. O a. Management Science Theory O b. Behavioral Management theory O . Dynamic Capabilities theory O d. The open systems view O e. Contingency theory

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter10: Designing Organization Structure

Section: Chapter Questions

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