Which of the Following Is an Advantage of a Functional

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional structure?

• A) Functional areas get approval from top management for a variety of decisions.
• B) Expertise develops within each function.
• C) No single function is responsible for overall company performance.
• D) Conflicts between functional areas may arise.
• E) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

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Metastatements

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