Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Divisional Structures

question 67

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 lead to a lack of communication,coordination,and problem solving across functions.
• D)There are a lot of chances for functional chimneys to occur under this structure.
• E)A functional silos problem occurs frequently when this structure is applied.

Recognize the process of norm development within teams and strategies for changing norms.

Acknowledge the factors that influence team cohesiveness and its relation to team size.

Appreciate the importance of team-building interventions and their potential drawbacks.

Understand the defining characteristics and features of teams and how they distinguish from groups.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as materials and labor.

Law of Diminishing Returns

The principle stating that as investment in a particular area increases, the rate of profit from that investment, after a certain point, cannot continue to increase if other inputs remain constant.

Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the cost of producing different quantities of output, typically illustrating concepts such as marginal and average costs.

Per Unit Costs

The average cost incurred for producing or acquiring one unit of a product or service.