Production is concerned about reducing costs in the short-term whereas R&D is concerned about innovation, which is long-term. This is an example of ________.
A) educational differences
B) standardization
C) subunit orientation
D) integration

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This is an example of subunit orientation, where different departments or subunits within an organization have different goals and priorities. Production is focused on short-term cost reduction, while R&D is focused on long-term innovation.

Production Is Concerned About Reducing Costs in the Short-Term Whereas