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.

---

Definitions:

Gender Identity

A person's internal understanding of their gender identity, which can align with or differ from the gender assigned to them at birth.

Biological Sex

The classification of human beings, typically as male or female, based on genetic, anatomical, and hormonal differences.

Socially Expected Behaviors

Pertains to the actions or reactions that are anticipated and considered acceptable within a particular society or group.

Internalized Ideals

The process by which an individual adopts the standards and values of a group or society as their own personal norms.