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Why might an organization choose to implement geographic departmentalization?
To adapt products and marketing strategies to different regions
What is a disadvantage of a geographical organizational structure according to the text?
High degree of autonomy for geographic divisions
In what situation is geographic structuring considered best for organizations?
When they need to be near sources of supply and/or customers
What is one of the pros of departmentalization mentioned in the text?
Shared management responsibility
What is a disadvantage of the product divisional structure?
Difficulty in scaling
In the customer based departmentalization, employees specialize around the type of _____________.
Customer
When a company groups activities by the production processes, it is known as ____________ departmentalization.
Process
Explore the concept of departmentalization in organizations and its significance in promoting teamwork, improving communication, and contributing to overall success or failure. Learn about how departmentalization reduces redundant actions and the role it plays when a company expands or engages in different markets.
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