A network structure helps lower costs and improves flexibility in dealing with changing environments because:
A)it brings together members from different functional departments in the organization.
B)the central core is relatively small and the surrounding networks can be expanded or shrunk as needed.
C)it uses permanent and temporary cross-functional teams to improve lateral relations.
D)it has vertical levels of management and hierarchical levels of authority.
E)the central core is relatively big,and that provides the advantage of economies of scale.

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A network structure allows for a small core group to coordinate and manage the larger network, which can be expanded or contracted as needed based on changing environments. This allows for greater flexibility and cost savings. Option A refers to a matrix structure, option C refers to a team-based structure, and options D and E refer to hierarchical structures, none of which are as flexible or cost-effective as a network structure.

A Network Structure Helps Lower Costs and Improves Flexibility in Dealing