One Problem with a Functional Structure Is That

question 71

Multiple Choice

One problem with a functional structure is that:

• A)it is more difficult to directly supervise employees within each department.
• B)it produces higher dysfunctional conflict and poorer coordination.
• C)it makes it difficult to permit greater specialization of skills.
• D)it prevents companies from creating economies of scale.
• E)employees have difficulty creating career paths within their area of knowledge.

Grasp the concept and legal significance of third-party beneficiaries in contract law.

Learn about statutory regulations on the assignment of future wages and their implications.

Know the common law and Uniform Commercial Code provisions that influence assignment law.

Understand the role and mechanism of feedback regulation in metabolic pathways.

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Definitions:

Decentralized

The distribution of functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority.

Self-Managing Teams

Self-Managing Teams consist of individuals who collaborate without the direct supervision of a manager, taking collective responsibility for their goals, processes, and outcomes.

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company expands its operations into different stages of production or distribution within the same industry, often to control more of its supply chain.

Coffee Bars

Establishments specializing in serving coffee, along with various related beverages and often light snacks, facilitating social interaction and leisure.