Which of the Following Is a Difference Between the Product

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between the product division structure and the multidivisional structure?

• A) Horizontal differentiation is increased in the multidivisional structure, but not in the product division structure.
• B) Vertical differentiation is increased in the product division structure, but not in the multidivisional structure.
• C) Support functions are centralized at the top of the organization in a multidivisional structure, but decentralized to the divisions in a product division structure.
• D) Divisions are independent in a multidivisional structure, but not in a product division structure.

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Definitions:

Relativistic Thinking

The cognitive ability to understand that knowledge and viewpoints can be relative and dependent on the context.

Autonomous Judgment

The ability to make decisions independently, based on one’s own reasoning and values.

Dualistic Thinking

A cognitive tendency to see situations and issues in black and white, categorizing concepts as either/or without acknowledging complexities.

Relativistic

Pertaining to the concept that points of view have no absolute truth or validity, having only relative, subjective value according to differences in perception and consideration.