With Regard to the Issue of Geographic Vs

question 219

Short Answer

With regard to the issue of geographic vs. product departmentalization, it is correct to say that
it is generally fairly easy for managers to decide whether to use geographical or product departmentalization.
geographic departmentalization reduces the likelihood of duplicate production and other facilities.
geographic departmentalization may lead to compartmentalization of knowledge in each geographic area.
many years ago it made more sense to use product departmentalization, but now more and more companies are moving to geographic departmentalization
PepsiCo was formerly organized around product areas, but it recently moved to geographic departmentalization

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Definitions:

Blood Vessels

Vessels within the body responsible for the flow of blood, encompassing veins, arteries, and capillaries.

Sphenoid Bone

A complex, butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull, key in forming the base of the cranial cavity and the sides of the skull.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain responsible for regulating critical body functions and hormones.

Bent Spine

A condition characterized by a significant curvature or deformity of the spine, such as in scoliosis or kyphosis.