The CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch,Michael Jeffries,personally interviews ad models and approves every detail of store operations-actions typical of CEOs of smaller companies.Based on Jeffries' level of control,which of the following organization designs would you expect it to use?
A) Functional (U-form)
B) Divisional (M-form)
C) Conglomerate (H-form)
D) Matrix
E) High-tech involvement

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In a functional (U-form) organization design, the CEO has a high level of control and decision-making power. The organization is structured around functional areas such as marketing, finance, and operations, and each area reports to the CEO. As Abercrombie and Fitch is a retail company, it is likely to have a functional design where Michael Jeffries can directly oversee and approve every detail of store operations and ad models. Therefore, A) Functional (U-form) is the best choice.

The CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch,Michael Jeffries,personally Interviews Ad Models