Which of the Following Is a Common Disadvantage Inherent in Product,customer,and

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common disadvantage inherent in product,customer,and location departmentalization?

• A) Decision making is slowed.
• B) Managers are unable to delegate as much.
• C) It is difficult to pinpoint the cause of failures.
• D) The organization tends to become more centralized.
• E) Administrative costs tend to rise due to an increase in the size of staff.

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Definitions:

Actin

Spherical protein that plays a role in cell movements; the main component of thin filaments in a sarcomere.

Vesicle

Saclike, membrane-enclosed organelle; different kinds store, transport, or break down their contents.

Fusion

The process of combining two or more entities into a single entity, often referring to the merging of atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Cell Cortex

Reinforcing mesh of cytoskeletal elements under a plasma membrane.