All of the Following Are Either Advantages or Disadvantages of the Functional

question 205

Short Answer

All of the following are either advantages or disadvantages of the functional structure except
no single function is responsible for overall organizational performance.
employees have clearly defined career paths.
increases in accountability.
focusing attention on the key activities that must be performed.
conflicts may arise among the functional areas.

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Definitions:

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