Stately Crafters is a custom manufacturer of hand-crafted furniture. The company has 101 locations throughout the country and relies on decentralized decision making to meet the needs of the dynamic environment and customer needs. Which of the following approaches to organizational design is likely to be appropriate for Stately Crafters?
A) matrix
B) global
C) simple
D) organic
E) mechanistic

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A differentiation strategy often hinges on adjusting to changing environments quickly, which often makes an organic structure more appropriate.

Stately Crafters Is a Custom Manufacturer of Hand-Crafted Furniture