One reason why a long-tenured top-level manager may hesitate to conclude the firm's structure is a problem is that doing so
A) indicates to competitors that the firm is vulnerable to a hostile takeover.
B) will only lead to inefficiencies.
C) requires the firm undertake multi-year restructuring period that will delay retirement.
D) suggests that their previous choices were not the best ones.

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A long-tenured top-level manager may hesitate to conclude that the firm's structure is a problem because admitting such a problem may suggest that their previous choices were not optimal, which could be a blow to their ego and reputation.

One Reason Why a Long-Tenured Top-Level Manager May Hesitate to Conclude