Upon beginning her career at Davidson Inc., a small consulting firm, Stephanie Benjamin receives a copy of the firm's organization chart, which will
A) demonstrate the firm's informal network of communication.
B) clarify positions and reporting relationships within the firm.
C) not be very useful because small firms don't usually adhere to a formal structure.
D) probably be outdated because small firms are always changing.
E) indicate the short-, medium-, and long-term goals of the company.

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The organization chart will clarify positions and reporting relationships within the firm, providing a clear understanding of the company's structure and hierarchy. This can be especially important in small firms where roles and responsibilities may not be as well-defined as in larger organizations. Option A could be true if the chart also shows informal relationships, but this is not necessarily the main purpose of an organization chart. Option C is not necessarily true, as small firms can still have a formal structure. While option D is a possibility, it is not necessarily true that the chart will be outdated, and option E is not a primary purpose of an organization chart.

Upon Beginning Her Career at Davidson Inc