Because many organizational environments have become more dynamic,managers often respond by trying to "flatten" their organizational structures,often removing whole levels of hierarchy and people in the process.This process is often referred to as ________.
A) downsizing
B) cost cutting
C) leveling
D) layering

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Downsizing refers to the process of reducing the size or number of levels in an organization by removing whole levels of hierarchy and people in order to create a more flexible and dynamic structure that can respond to changing environments. Cost cutting may be a part of this process, but it is not the primary focus. Leveling and layering are not terms commonly used in the context of organizational restructuring.

Because Many Organizational Environments Have Become More Dynamic,managers Often Respond