Which of the following is pressuring large global organizations to move from geographically based to more client-based divisionalized structures?

A) Advances in information technology
B) Increases in the number of truly global clients
C) Freer trade
D) All of the above
E) None of these factors influence an organization's structure

Advances in information technology have made it easier for large organizations to coordinate and communicate with clients and colleagues across the globe, increasing the number of truly global clients. Additionally, freer trade has made it necessary for companies to be more responsive to client needs, driving them toward more client-based structures. These factors combined are pressuring large global organizations to move from geographically based to more client-based divisionalized structures.