What Disadvantage Will a Divisionally Structured Organization Have

question 72

Multiple Choice

What disadvantage will a divisionally structured organization have?

• A) Increased costs due to function duplication.
• B) Lack of decision-making flexibility.
• C) Violation of the unity of command principle.
• D) Increased difficulty in coordinating employee efforts.
• E) Ill-suited for a stable environment.

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Definitions:

Relative Deprivation

Relative deprivation is an intolerable gap between the social rewards people feel they deserve and the social rewards they actually receive.

Intolerable Gap

A concept referring to a significant disparity between reality and individuals’ expectations or beliefs, often leading to social change.

Absolute Deprivation

A condition of extreme poverty.

Strain

Strain refers to the pressure individuals feel when they cannot achieve culturally approved goals through legitimate means, leading to stress or deviant behaviors.