Though New Managers May Be More Familiar with Traditional Approaches

question 31

Essay

Though new managers may be more familiar with traditional approaches to departmentalization, realistically, they will have to understand and learn to work within a variety of organizational structures. Write a short essay that compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of two traditional approaches-the functional approach, and the divisional approach-to departmentalization. In most instances, which do you think would be the preferred approach, and why?

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Definitions:

Genetic Female

An individual whose chromosomes, at birth, present as XX, typically leading to the development of female anatomical and physiological characteristics.

Androgen

A type of hormone that plays a role in the development of male traits and reproductive activity, primarily produced in the testes.

Male Genitals

The external and internal reproductive organs in males, including the penis, testicles, and associated structures.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge during puberty which are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.