Which of the Following Is True of Divisional Structures

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of divisional structures?

• A)They make it difficult for an organization to move faster if a new customer need arises.
• B)They seldom help organizations to make a move when a competitor introduces an important product.
• C)Managers find it difficult to make decisions that affect several functions in order to serve customer needs.
• D)They sometimes focus on their own customer groups or products to the exclusion of the company's overall mission.
• E)Duplicating functions in each division rarely adds to costs, so this structure is completely inexpensive for organizations.

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