Zack Books Ltd., an international library headquartered in Alabama, has many branches across different countries. It uses information technology to be in regular contact with its various outside suppliers of books and magazines. Which of the following organizational structures is being used by the library?
A) Functional structure
B) Network structure
C) Divisional structure
D) Team structure
E) Matrix structure

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Zack Books Ltd. is using a network structure because it relies on a series of relationships with various outside suppliers to maintain its operations, which is characteristic of a network structure. This structure allows organizations to focus on their core activities while outsourcing other functions to external entities.