A Functional Structure Is Recommended When a Firm

question 39

Multiple Choice

A functional structure is recommended when a firm

• A) has a broad focus in terms of its product/service offerings.
• B) has a low level of diversification.
• C) has a low degree of specialization.
• D) diversifies into different product lines and geographies.

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Definitions:

Umwelt, Mitwelt

Refers to distinct aspects of one's environment; Umwelt focuses on the biological surroundings or the world as experienced by an organism, while Mitwelt emphasizes the social world or the world of interpersonal relationships.

Eigenwelt

A term from existential psychology referring to the individual's own personal experience and subjective world, emphasizing the uniqueness of each person's perspective.

Nietzsche

A German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, and philologist known for his concepts of the "will to power," the Übermensch, and the eternal recurrence.

Thrown-ness

A concept from existential philosophy describing the arbitrary circumstances into which a person is born, emphasizing the lack of control one has over their initial placement in life.