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.

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Definitions:

Immigrants

Individuals who move from one country to another with the intention of settling there, often for reasons such as employment, education, or to escape conflict.

Corporate Charters

Official documents issued by a government, granting rights and privileges to a corporation to conduct business.

Market Economy

A market economy is an economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on the interplay of supply and demand, and prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system.