According to Greiner's model of organizational growth, during the growth through direction stage an organization experiences a crisis of autonomy.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Honda takes its strength in engine production and uses it to produce cars, motor bikes, and lawnmowers, creating value in different markets. This is an example of a ________ strategy.
A) supplier-level
B) business-level
C) corporate-level
D) functional-level
Question 3The first stage of growth in Greiner's model of organizational growth is growth through delegation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Managers and employees frequently move from one organization to another and bring with them the norms and values of their former employers. This leads to coercive isomorphism.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5An organization should adopt decentralization if it ________.
A) needs flexibility and responsiveness
B) requires high levels of internal control
C) aims to keep the operational costs low
D) faces problems in coordinating the activities
Question 6Mercedes-Benz used its competences in R&D and product development to enter the household products and aerospace industries. This is an example of a(n) ________ strategy.
A) environmental-level
B) functional-level
C) business-level
D) corporate-level
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