In the Context of Organizational Structures, Which of the Following

question 2

Multiple Choice

In the context of organizational structures, which of the following is a difference between a functional structure and a divisional structure?

• A) Unlike a functional structure, a divisional structure organizes a company's units by their activities.
• B) Unlike a functional structure, a divisional structure organizes a company's units by the products they make.
• C) Unlike a divisional structure, a functional structure organizes a company's units by the geographic location in which they operate.
• D) Unlike a divisional structure, a functional structure organizes a company's units by the customer segments they serve.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

Spontaneous Recovery

A phenomenon in psychology where previously extinguished responses re-emerge after a pause without further conditioning.

Lab Experiment

A research study conducted in a controlled environment where variables can be manipulated to observe their effect on various outcomes.