Question

According to the research literature on strategy and structure, the relationship between strategy and structure most strongly imply that _____________.

strategy can effectively be formulated without considering structural elements
structure follows strategy strategy follows structure
structure typically has a very small influence on the strategy of a firm

Answer 1

Answer: Option B

Explanation: An organization and arrangement of interrelated elements can be defined as the structure of the primary subject. In simple words it can be described as many party of an element put together.

Strategy can be defined as the method or plan made to achieve future goals or objectives.

a. Strategy formulation cannot be done with out taking into consideration the structure. for example- a company with debt in its financial structure cannot take same risks as company with equity in its financial structure.

b. wrong strategy formulation can effect structure severely similarly structure of the organisation must be taken into consideration before

making strategy.

c. Structure of organisation is the primary consideration in making strategy thus its influence will be high.

Therefore right answer is statement B .