Duncan's Model is described as a simple big-picture approach for mapping an organization's fit with what?

• A. External regulatory pressures
• B. Customer demand
• C. Environmental uncertainty
• D. Internal process efficiency

Answer: (C)

Duncan's Model focuses on how an organization should structure itself to match the level of uncertainty in its environment. It presents a simple, big-picture view: when the environment is uncertain and turbulent, organizations tend to be more flexible and decentralized; when the environment is stable, they can be more formal and centralized. This idea helps explain why an organization's design should reflect how predictable or unpredictable outside conditions are. External regulatory pressures or internal process goals are not the primary focus of this mapping, and while customer demand is part of the environment, the model specifically emphasizes uncertainty rather than demand level.