Business Essentials (12th Edition) (What's New in Intro to Business)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134728391
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.23C
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The mission and strategy of the firm are the key determinants of an organizational structure. In an entrepreneurial organization, the flat organizational structure generally works really well. The decisions can be made in a fast-paced manner. They can adapt to the changing market conditions easily. Employees of Company VE move from one project to another taking up different roles. Company AE is still clinging to the functional roots on which it was built on.
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