In order to better adapt to new competitive demands, organizations have needed to make changes in their strategies, structures, management processes, and administrative procedures. Which one of the following is not indicative of such a change?
A) Organizations are maintaining a focus on small, incremental changes to solve immediate problems.
B) Organizations are shifting to a horizontal structure.
C) Organizations are decentralizing decision making.
D) Companies are incorporating e-business into their strategy.
E) Organizations are reducing the number of layers of management.

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This choice suggests that organizations are not making significant changes to their strategies, structures, management processes, and administrative procedures, which is not indicative of adaptation to new competitive demands. The other choices suggest changes such as shifting to a horizontal structure, decentralizing decision making, incorporating e-business, and reducing layers of management, all of which can help organizations better adapt to new competitive demands.

In Order to Better Adapt to New Competitive Demands, Organizations