Answer:(D) attempting to reduce transaction costs through institutional frameworks.
Explanation: Institutional frameworks are a system of formal rules, guidelines and regulations put in place by organizations in order to effectively regulate the activities or actions of individuals within or outside the Organisation.
It can also involve the sets of informal rules which includes customs,norms and traditional actions put in place to enhance or improve the efficiency of Organisation, which can include the reduction of Costs,increase in overall output and revenue etc.