Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Departmentalization by Function

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of departmentalization by function?

• A) Supervision is very difficult because workers are involved in different types of activities.
• B) This method tends to emphasize the department rather than the organization as a whole.
• C) It causes duplication of the same specialized activities throughout the organization.
• D) This method requires an extremely large administrative staff.
• E) Coordination is very complex because of the way job duties are distributed.