In 2013, Google decided to kill its 20 percent time policy, which allowed its staff to work on side projects of their choice, one day per week. The decision to end the 20 percent time policy was most likely made in order to
A)deter entry of rival companies into Google's Internet advertising market space.
B)increase Google's external debt and equity capital funding requirements.
C)lower Google's cost of handling online transactions.
D)permit reallocation of resources to enhance Google's strategy execution capabilities.
E)increase B2B demand for Google's existing diversified Internet services businesses.

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Ending the 20 percent time policy allowed Google to allocate more resources towards enhancing its strategy execution capabilities. This meant that employees could focus more on their main roles and responsibilities, rather than on side projects. By doing so, Google could better prioritize its resources and ensure that they were being used to meet the company's strategic goals.

In 2013, Google Decided to Kill Its 20 Percent Time