Which Type of Departmentalization Often Evolves from a Simple Form

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which type of departmentalization often evolves from a simple form to a more complex form due to problems associated with conflicts over schedules,budgets,and available resources (including employees) ?

• A)hierarchical  
• B)functional  
• C)customer  
• D)matrix

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Definitions:

Synapomorphy

A trait that is shared by two or more taxa and their most recent common ancestor, used to infer evolutionary relationships.

Phylogenetic Methods

Techniques used in biology to infer the evolutionary relationships and history among different species or genes.

Partner-Partner Transmission

The spread of a pathogen or disease between individuals in a close relationship, typically referring to sexually transmitted infections.

Cohort

A group of individuals of the same age within a population, tracked over a period of time for epidemiological or statistical analysis.