Which of the Following Is a Potential Disadvantage of Functional

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of functional departmentalizing?

• A) difficulty for employees to prioritize responsibilities
• B) lack of unity of command
• C) difficulty in coordinating between various functions
• D) difficulty in assigning blame or credit for the performance of a function
• E) lack of consistency in carrying out functions

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Definitions:

Mineralogist

A scientist who specializes in the study of minerals, their composition, structure, properties, and the processes that lead to their formation.

Minerals

Naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure, found in rocks and the Earth's crust.

Quartz

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, widely used in jewelry and electronics.

Halite

Also known as rock salt, a mineral form of sodium chloride (NaCl) that often occurs in evaporite deposits.