Carter is a middle-level manager in his organization.He was satisfied with his job for the first three years,but he has decided to quit as he feels stifled by the bureaucracy and lack of innovation.Carter's organization is most likely in the _____ of the organizational life cycle.
A)elaboration stage
B)entrepreneurial stage
C)formalization stage
D)collectivity stage

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Carter's organization is most likely in the formalization stage.In this stage,the organization seems bureaucratized.Middle management may resent the intrusion of staff.Innovation may be restricted.

Carter Is a Middle-Level Manager in His Organization