Which of the Following Describes a Typical Functional Structure

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a typical functional structure?

• A) Employees tend to be specialists in the business functions important to that industry such as manufacturing, marketing, finance, and human resources.
• B) This is most appropriate for large corporations with many product lines in several related industries, with employees acting as specialists attempting to gain synergy among divisional activities.
• C) This is most appropriate for small, entrepreneur-dominated companies with one or two product lines that operate in a small niche market, with employees acting as jack-of-all trades.
• D) Employees have two or more superiors, a project manager and a functional manager.
• E) This is most appropriate for large corporations with many product lines in several unrelated industries, with employees acting as specialists but with no attempt at gaining synergy among the divisions.

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Definitions:

Internal Factors

Elements within an organization or individual that influence behavior, decision-making, or performance, such as personality, motivation, or corporate culture.

Harold Kelley

A psychologist known for his contributions to social psychology, particularly in the areas of attribution theory and interpersonal relations.

External Factors

Factors outside of an individual or organization that can impact their performance or outcomes.

Internal Attribution

The tendency to explain someone's behavior based on internal characteristics, such as personality, rather than external circumstances.