Author Question: Research into the semi-conductor industry in California found that the most powerful organizational ... (Read 61 times)

Kikoku · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Research into the semi-conductor industry in California found that the most powerful organizational subunits tended to be those that:

A) were dependent on other departments for significant portions of their operating budgets.
B) had the largest number of employees with degrees in business administration.
C) resided in areas that pertained to the expertise of the company's founder.
D) were trained in organization behavior and organizational development techniques.

Question 2

Research found that within successful firms, strategic contingencies were controlled by:

A) quality circles and focus groups.
B) departments that are the most important for organizational success.
C) subunits that exist on the periphery of the organizational chart.
D) departments that have the most experienced personnel.