When Functional Structures Are Compared with Divisionalized Structures, Functional Structures

question 118

Multiple Choice

When functional structures are compared with divisionalized structures, functional structures are known to:

• A)create better economies of scale.
• B)be more responsive to local markets.
• C)encourage employees to focus on the organization's superordinate goals.
• D)be more decentralized.
• E)be more responsive to client needs and reduce conflict across work units.

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Definitions:

Attachment Categories

Classification of the patterns of attachment behavior exhibited by children towards their caregivers, as identified in psychological studies.

Disorganized

Lacking order or systematic arrangement; chaotic in structure or function.

Insecure Attachments

A type of attachment style where individuals have difficulty forming stable and trusting relationships, often due to early experiences.

Controlling Parents

Parents who exert excessive authority over their children's lives, often leading to limited autonomy and independence for the child.