In the Context of Organizational Structures, Identify a Difference Between

question 59

Multiple Choice

In the context of organizational structures, identify a difference between a functional structure and a network structure.

• A) Division of labor in a functional structure is based on outputs, whereas division of labor in a network structure is based on inputs.
• B) Coordination is hierarchical in a functional structure, whereas coordination in a network structure is in the form of cross-functional teams.
• C) A functional structure organizes units based on the products manufactured, whereas a network structure organizes units based on the activities that each unit performs.
• D) The importance of informal structure is modest in a functional structure, whereas the importance of informal structure is low in a network structure.