One Problem with a Functional Structure Is That

question 161

Multiple Choice

One problem with a functional structure is that:

• A)it is more difficult to directly supervise employees within each department.
• B)it emphasizes subunit goals more than organizational goals.
• C)it makes it difficult to permit greater specialization of skills.
• D)it prevents companies from creating economies of scale in their pool of talent.
• E)employees have difficulty creating career paths within their area of knowledge.

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Definitions:

Group Efficiency

Refers to the effectiveness with which a group is able to achieve its objectives, often measured by the outputs or outcomes produced by the collective efforts of its members.

Rationalization

The application of economic logic to human activity; the use of formal rules and regulations in order to maximize efficiency without consideration of subjective or individual concerns.

Social Identity Theory

A theory of group formation and maintenance that stresses the need of individual members to feel a sense of belonging.

Teamwork

The collaborative effort of a group aimed at achieving a common goal or completing a task in the most effective and efficient way.