The creation of business enterprises where a head office managed geographically-separate operational units was facilitated by:
A)The development of management as a practical science
B)Improvements in transportation and communication-especially the railroad and telegraph
C)The development of the multidivisional corporation
D)The introduction of limited liability

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Improvements in transportation and communication-especially the railroad and telegraph allowed for easier and quicker communication, transportation of goods and personnel, and provided the ability to manage geographically-dispersed operational units. The other options did play a role in the evolution of business enterprises, but not specifically in the creation of head office managed geographically-separated units.

The Creation of Business Enterprises Where a Head Office Managed