Considering all of the factors listed in the preceding SWOT analysis question, which of the following strategies would make the most sense for the Cubs in the upcoming season? A. Assume that as the players age, they will continue to produce at their current levels. B. Keep the Cubs intact and do not hire any new players because the team was good enough to win the World Series. C. Sign a free-agent outfielder to bolster the current roster and sign the current pitchers to long-term contracts. D. Trade the Cubs’ current pitchers to another team for minor-league prospects who aren’t ready for the major league.

Burnley and co., a graphic design firm, has offices in new york, texas, california, new mexico, and new jersey. each of these offices is headed by a president who reports directly to emma burnley, the ceo. the heads of the centralized hr, finance, and marketing teams report to emma burnley as well. managers in the various offices also report to the ceo directly. based on this information, which of the following statements is most likely to be true? a) emma burnley has a wide span of control. b) burnley and co. has a tall hierarchical structure. c) emma burnley is underworked. d) burnley and co. is a mechanistic organization.