The emphasis on increased layers and size of formal organizational structures and more sophisticated systems has
A) slowed down communication, learning, and decision-making
B) limited firms' abilities to adapt to local differences
C) increased managements' ability to respond to local issues
D) A and B

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The emphasis on larger and more complex organizational structures tends to slow down communication, learning, and decision-making due to the increased bureaucracy and layers of management. It also limits firms' abilities to adapt to local differences because the standardized processes and systems may not be flexible enough to accommodate unique local needs.

The Emphasis on Increased Layers and Size of Formal Organizational