A large company recently adopted a structure in order to give its top managers more responsibility and flexibility.The company is now structured around four customer groupings: consumers, corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, and government and educational buyers.Which of the following organizational structures has this company created?
A)Client-based
B)Product
C)Geographic
D)Functional
E)Simple

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The company has adopted an organizational structure that is based on the different types of customers it serves, which is known as a client-based structure. The four customer groupings (consumers, corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, and government and educational buyers) serve as the main divisions within the organization. This structure allows the company to focus on meeting the unique needs and preferences of each customer group.

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