Crexons Inc. finds that there is too much bureaucracy in their organization. The CEO of the company desires to increase flexibility in the organizational structure. To accomplish this, he must _____.
A) create temporary matrix structures
B) empower the employees to make their own decisions
C) establish strict organizational policies
D) create functional silos to make sure the functions have well-defined boundaries.
E) divide the organization based on processes.

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Empowering employees to make their own decisions will increase flexibility and reduce bureaucracy in the organizational structure. Creating temporary matrix structures, establishing strict organizational policies, creating functional silos, and dividing the organization based on processes may only add to the bureaucracy and restrict flexibility.