The Multidivisional Structure Was Initially Designed to Produce Three Major

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Multiple Choice

The multidivisional structure was initially designed to produce three major benefits over the functional form. Which of the following is NOT one of the three benefits?

• A) aligning the corporate structure with the demands of global expansion
• B) more accurate monitoring of the performance of each business
• C) facilitation of comparison between divisions
• D) stimulating managers of poorly performing divisions to look for ways of improving performance

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