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Why did corporations like General Motors and DuPont shift to relatively decentralized organizational structures?
Suggested Answer: C
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Corporations structured business units around products and geographic markets to enhance flexibility and local adaptability. [P-102]
12 comments · newest first
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Kassandra
2 months ago
Definitely C! It helps them respond faster to market changes.
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Chantell
3 months ago
Agreed, local conditions matter a lot!
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Laticia
3 months ago
I think they shifted for better local adaptability.
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My
3 months ago
Economies of scale are still super important though!
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Meghann
3 months ago
Really? Decentralization seems counterintuitive for big corporations.
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Malcolm
3 months ago
I thought it was more about enhancing global competition?
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Lauran
4 months ago
Totally agree, local markets need tailored strategies!
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Kasandra
4 months ago
They wanted to improve adaptability to local conditions.
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Taryn
4 months ago
I thought decentralization was mainly for economies of scale, but now I'm questioning if it really relates to local conditions instead.
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Vesta
4 months ago
I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced about global competition, but I can't recall if that was more about D or something else.
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Glynda
4 months ago
I remember discussing how companies like DuPont wanted to be more flexible, so maybe it's about improving adaptability, which aligns with option C.
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Naomi
4 months ago
I think the answer might be C because decentralization helps companies adapt better to local markets, but I'm not entirely sure.