Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Divisional Structures

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of divisional structures?

• A) There is reduced flexibility in adding, removing, or changing operations to meet changing demands.
• B) They increase costs through the duplication of resources and efforts across divisions.
• C) They reduce the level of coordination across functional departments.
• D) They make it impossible to focus on specific customers, products, and regions.
• E) They require the deletion of divisions in an organization.

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