The Two Main Innovations in a Multidivisional Structure (Over a Functional

question 73

Multiple Choice

The two main innovations in a multidivisional structure (over a functional or product structure) are

• A) a matrix structure at the divisional level and a flat structure at the corporate level.
• B) a product structure at the divisional level and a functional structure at the corporate level.
• C) the organization of business units into one or more divisions and the placement of corporate-level positions to oversee the activities and financial control over each division.
• D) self-contained divisions with operating responsibility and a group of divisional managers with collective strategic responsibility.
• E) a matrix structure at the divisional level and a functional structure at the corporate level.

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