Question

W. L. Gore & Associates is the inventor of path-breaking new products such as breathable GORE-TEX fabrics, Glide dental floss, and Elixir guitar strings. Which of the following would be most likely to hinder its intention of fostering employee satisfaction, retention, and creativity?
A. An extremely formalized organizational structure
B. A highly organic organizational structure
C. A low degree of centralization
D. A flat organization structure

Answer 1

Answer: An extremely formalized organizational structure

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that W.L. Gore & Associates is the inventor of path-breaking new products such as breathable GORE-TEX fabrics, Glide dental floss, and Elixir guitar strings.

The most likely to hinder its intention of fostering employee satisfaction, retention, and creativity will be an extremely formalized organizational structure. This is because the top level managers and those at the helm of affair typically make decisions.

Answer 2

Answer: A. An extremely formalized organizational structure