With a hollow structure, the organization
A) is a rigid nonadaptive structure.
B) groups activities around similar products or services.
C) has a central core of key functions and outsources others to vendors who are less expensive or faster.
D) is often called a horizontal organization.
E) assembles product chunks, or modules, provided by outside contractors.

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A hollow structure is one in which the organization retains a central core of key functions but outsources others to vendors who are less expensive or faster. This allows for greater flexibility and responsiveness to changes in the market.

With a Hollow Structure, the Organization