Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of the Vertical

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the vertical functional approach?

• A) Grouping employees by common task results in inefficient resource use.
• B) Decisions involving more than one department may pile up at the top of the organization and be delayed.
• C) By grouping employees together, the organization loses economies of scale.
• D) The vertical functional approach may cause too much decentralization.
• E) All of these

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Definitions:

Odorant Receptors

Specialized protein molecules located in the nasal cavity that detect and respond to chemical compounds in the air, contributing to the sense of smell.

Membranous Labyrinth

A network of fluid-filled passages and cavities within the inner ear, instrumental in the sense of balance and hearing.

Endolymph

A fluid within the inner ear's membranous labyrinth, crucial for transmitting sound and balance signals to the brain.

Temporal Bone

A bone situated at the sides and base of the skull, contributing to the skull structure and housing the organs of hearing and balance.