Today's preference for flat rather than tall organization structures is mainly due to a flat organization's ability to:
A) encourage esprit de corps among employees in various departments.
B) increase the cost of labor through economies of scale.
C) respond readily to customer demands.
D) increase sales through multiple customer contacts by several layers of management.

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Flat organization structures are preferred because they encourage quick decision-making and allow for easy communication between employees. This enables them to respond promptly to changing customer demands. The other options are not correct as they do not align with the benefits of flat organizations.

Today's Preference for Flat Rather Than Tall Organization Structures Is