A Consumer Products Firm with a Functional Structure Is Expanding

question 44

Multiple Choice

A consumer products firm with a functional structure is expanding from a single product line into several diverse product groups,with most sales within the one country.What form of departmentalization should it eventually adopt to manage the new conditions most effectively?

• A)Geographic divisional structure
• B)Network structure
• C)Matrix structure
• D)Product divisional structure
• E)Keep the functional structure

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Definitions:

Network Charts

Graphical representations of a project's activities and their sequences, showing the interdependencies and the critical path of the project.

Project Portfolio Management

A method used by organizations to prioritize and manage a collection of projects or programs to achieve strategic objectives and maximize value.

Document Management

The process of handling documents in a way that ensures their accessibility, reliability, and security throughout their lifecycle, especially important in project management for maintaining records and compliance.

Vendor Schedule

A comprehensive timetable provided by a vendor detailing when specific goods or services will be delivered or completed.