Which of the Following Is an Advantage of a Functional

question 28

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Decentralized decision-making enhances an organization-wide perspective across functions.
• B) It facilitates the development of general management talent.
• C) Pooling of specialists enhances coordination and control.
• D) It is easy to establish uniform performance standards.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The fact that objects have a separate existence from the perceiver; that is, they continue to exist even when no one perceives them.

Preoperational Thought

Refers to a stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from 2 to 7 years old are able to engage in symbolic play but have not yet understood the concept of logical operations.

Language Learning

The process by which individuals acquire the ability to perceive, comprehend, and produce verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.

Phonology

The sound system of a language; includes rules for arranging the basic sounds or “phonemes” of the language.