Why Might an Organization Choose a Divisional Structure

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why might an organization choose a divisional structure?

• A)to create smaller, more manageable units within the organization
• B)to facilitate specialization of skills and knowledge throughout the production process
• C)to permanently assign employees to cross-functional teams
• D)to group people and resources by function and product simultaneously
• E)to enhance feedback processes by establishing dual reporting relationships

Appreciate the role of formal communication, contracts, and leadership styles in establishing trust and success in project management.

Understand the impact of teamwork and communication barriers in project management.

Recognize the importance of cultural aspects in management and safety.

Grasp the significance of contracts in fostering an environment of trust and their role in project success.

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Definitions:

Cannon-Bard

A theory of emotion that argues emotional feelings and physiological responses to stimuli occur simultaneously and independently.

Cognitive Mediational

Relating to the theory that cognitive processes mediate the relationship between stimuli and emotional responses.

Schachter and Singer

Psychologists who proposed the two-factor theory of emotion, suggesting that emotion comes from a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal.

Nucleus Accumbens

A brain structure that plays a central role in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, reinforcement learning, and addiction.