The Main Drawback of the Functional Structure Is That

question 31

Multiple Choice

The main drawback of the functional structure is that

• A) the structure is easily overwhelmed if the firm grows rapidly.
• B) the formality and bureaucracy involved reduce efficiency and effectiveness.
• C) it is more expensive to operate than the simple structure.
• D) it is sometimes difficult to communicate across functions.

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Assessments

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