McDonald's experienced a situation where the French division of the company ran a surprising advertisement in a magazine that included a quote from a nutritionist that asserted children should not eat at a McDonald's more than once per week. McDonald's executives in Chicago were concerned about the message sent to their customers, and they made it clear that they strongly disagreed with the nutritionist. What kind of organization structure empowers divisions to act quickly, but can lead to actions that do not fit with the company's overall strategy?
A) A multidivisional structure
B) A functional structure
C) A mosaic structure
D) A matrix structure
E) A connected structure

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A multidivisional structure allows divisions to operate independently and make quick decisions, but this can sometimes result in actions that are not aligned with the company's overall strategy.

McDonald's Experienced a Situation Where the French Division of the Company