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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