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sammy

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In various studies, researchers have found that from ________ percent of the variation in firm profitability is directly attributable to the industry in which a firm competes.
 
  A) 4 to 12
  B) 8 to 30
  C) 18 to 42
  D) 22 to 56
  E) 34 to 70

Question 2

Refer to Additional Case 2.2. The best organizational design match for Steel City would most likely be a:
 
  Additional Case 2.2
  You are the HR manager at Steel City, Inc., a firm that is considering going global in its product line and markets. The president realizes that this may require a reorganization. She wants to move into new international markets with minimum time and effort. She also wants to reduce management overhead and labor costs.
 
  At the same time, employees have been complaining about their work. Jobs are repetitive, and employees don't know how their work fits into the big picture. The president wants to provide employees with satisfying work, autonomy, and a performance-based pay system. She wants to give them as much control as possible and remove layers of management.
 
  A) flat organizational structure.
  B) generic organizational structure.
  C) boundaryless organizational structure.
  D) bureaucratic organizational structure.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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