Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Departmentalization by Function

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of departmentalization by function?

• A) Supervision is very difficult because workers are involved in different types of activities.
• B) This method tends to emphasize the department rather than the organization as a whole.
• C) It causes duplication of the same specialized activities throughout the organization.
• D) This method requires an extremely large administrative staff.
• E) Coordination is very complex because of the way job duties are distributed.

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Definitions:

Bias

A tendency to lean in a certain direction, either in favor of or against a particular thing, person, or group, often in a way considered to be unfair.

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A prediction or expectation that causes itself to become true, due to the behavior of the person who holds the belief or those around them.

Criticizing

Expressing disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

Evaluating

The process of making judgments about the value, importance, or quality of something based on criteria and standards.