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Differentiating Organizational Structures
A group of freelance software developers collaborates on a single, short-term project for a client. They divide tasks informally and make all major decisions by consensus. Once the project is complete, the group disbands. In contrast, a software development company hires developers as employees, assigns them to projects based on a manager's direction, and has a CEO who sets the company's long-term goals. Analyze the key differences between these two arrangements, explaining why one is considered a firm while the other is not, based on the principles of organizational structure and decision-making.
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