Which of the Following Statements Comparing the Conglomerate (H-Form)and the Divisional

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing the conglomerate (H-form) and the divisional (M-form) approaches to organization design is FALSE?

• A)Both are based on the product form of departmentalization.
• B)Divisions in the H-form are unrelated, but in the M-form they are similar kinds of businesses.
• C)Managers in both forms coordinate extensively with each other.
• D)H-form managers have more autonomy than M-form managers.
• E)M-forms can share resources more easily than H-forms.

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Definitions:

Direct Mail

A marketing method involving sending promotional materials directly to potential customers at their home or office addresses.

Catalogs

Printed or digital publications listing items for sale, often with descriptions and images, used by companies to showcase their products to customers.

Retailing

The selling of goods or services directly to consumers through various channels, including physical stores, online platforms, and direct sales.

Store Locations

The physical places where retail businesses operate and to which consumers must travel to purchase goods.