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What is a key consideration for managers when determining organization structure?
What is a key consideration for managers when determining organization structure?
- External environment relations
- Specialization of each department (correct)
- Interdepartmental competition
- Uniformity among departments
Which department organizes their functions under a VP of finance according to the text?
Which department organizes their functions under a VP of finance according to the text?
- Housekeeping
- Administration
- Emergency
- Finance (correct)
What is a potential limitation of a strongly specialized organizational structure?
What is a potential limitation of a strongly specialized organizational structure?
- Improved understanding of the whole organization
- Decreased knowledge and skill levels
- Weakened expertise in specific areas
- Increased coordination requirements (correct)
How does the functional structure help in organizations?
How does the functional structure help in organizations?
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Why do departments in an organization have different structures according to the text?
Why do departments in an organization have different structures according to the text?
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In what way does specialization impact employees in an organization?
In what way does specialization impact employees in an organization?
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What is a characteristic of a vertical hierarchy and chain of command structure?
What is a characteristic of a vertical hierarchy and chain of command structure?
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How can collaboration between workers in different departments be improved according to the text?
How can collaboration between workers in different departments be improved according to the text?
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