Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Functional

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional strategy?

• A) It frequently lacks the tools required to pursue a cost-leadership strategy.
• B) It does not facilitate rich communication between members of the same department.
• C) It cannot effectively address a higher level of diversification.
• D) It does not allow organizations to be flexible or innovative.

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Definitions:

Density-Independent Factor

Abiotic factor, such as fire or flood, that affects population size independent of the population’s density.

Virus

Acellular parasitic agent consisting of an outer capsid of protein and an inner core of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA).

Inhibition Model

A conceptual framework used to describe how certain substances or processes decrease the rate or effectiveness of a chemical reaction or a biological function.

Soil Acidity

The measure of hydrogen ion concentration in soil, affecting nutrient availability and plant growth.