An Organisation That Uses Functional and Divisional Chains of Command

question 60

Multiple Choice

An organisation that uses functional and divisional chains of command simultaneously is said to have a __________ structure.

• A) functional
• B) divisional
• C) product-based
• D) matrix
• E) process-based

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Definitions:

Mission

The purpose or rationale for an organization’s existence.

OM Decision Areas

Operational Management decision areas involve strategic choices related to the design, operation, and improvement of production and service systems.

Operational Tactics

Short-term actions and strategies implemented to achieve specific objectives within an organization's overall operational plan.

Low-Cost Leadership

A business strategy where a company becomes the lowest-cost producer in its industry.