Emerald Inc.recently restructured it's entire company,eliminating many levels of supervision to focus on customer processes rather than functions.After the restructuring,Emerald can be described as a _____ corporation.
A)horizontal
B)vertical
C)virtual
D)bureaucratic

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The restructuring of Emerald Inc. to eliminate levels of supervision and focus on customer processes instead of functions suggests a move towards a horizontal structure. A horizontal corporation emphasizes cross-functional teams and collaborative work, rather than traditional hierarchical structures with clear lines of authority.