Which of the following is correct with respect to organizational structure?
A) Once an organizational structure is in place, it tends not to change much until the next major change is made.
B) With the busyness that is evident in most organizations, structure may often develop without much planning.
C) The organization's purpose, mission, and strategy are not particularly important factors in the structure an organization adopts; rather, the most important factor is executive preferences.
D) An organization's structure is largely the result of rational planning, and the preferences of managers do not generally influence the decision of which structure to adopt.
E) All of these are correct.

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Organizational structure can often develop without much planning due to the busy nature of most organizations. However, this does not mean that structure should be left to chance or without consideration for the organization's purpose, mission, and strategy. Therefore, options A, C, D, and E are incorrect.

Which of the Following Is Correct with Respect to Organizational