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Austin BBQ has seen rapid growth in the last five years. It started with one store and is now located in 15 different locations across five cities. The CEO has noticed that costs are increasing and so is beginning to standardize practices across the various locations. Which of the following perspectives is most consistent with the CEO's efforts?
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1.Rational System
2.Natural System
3.Open System
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