Woodward's classification theme of technology (large batch, small batch, and continuous process) led to the conclusion that the more complex the technology, the:
A)more investment capital the organization needed
B)more needed to be invested in training
C)more complex the administrative component of the organization needs to be
D)more a participative leadership style would lead to organizational effectiveness

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Woodward's research concluded that as the complexity of the technology increases, the organizational structure and its administrative components also need to become more complex to effectively manage the intricacies of operations.

Woodward's Classification Theme of Technology (Large Batch, Small Batch, and Continuous