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Joan Woodward’s research primarily focused on the relationship between :

ALeadership and motivation

BTechnology and organizational structure

CEconomic growth and policy

DMarket share and advertising

Answer:

B. Technology and organizational structure

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  • Joan Woodward’s research primarily focused on the relationship between Technology and organizational structure


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