What Is the Goal Behind the Creation of a Divisional

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the goal behind the creation of a divisional structure in an organization?

• A) To create smaller, more manageable units within the organization
• B) To merge all the departments that the organization requires to produce its goods or services
• C) To permanently assign employees to cross-functional teams
• D) To group people and resources by function and product simultaneously
• E) To do away with dual reporting relationships and two-boss employees

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