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In what scenarios is Territorial Departmentation advantageous?
When the market is highly scattered and local factors significantly affect organizational functioning
What type of organizations is Territorial Departmentation particularly useful for?
Large sized organizations with geographically spread activities like banking and insurance
What is a potential disadvantage of Territorial Departmentation?
Communication problems due to geographical dispersion
Why is Territorial Departmentation useful in certain organizations?
To understand local factors such as customers, culture, lifestyle, preferences, and languages affecting organizational functioning
What is one of the main purposes of establishing military bases abroad?
To project power and conduct expeditionary warfare
During the Cold War, which two countries were particularly active in establishing overseas military bases?
United States of America and Soviet Union
What historical events led to the establishment of overseas military bases by colonial powers?
First and Second World Wars
What were some of the uses of overseas military bases based on their size and infrastructure?
Staging areas, logistical support, and intelligence support
What was an important historical reason for establishing coaling stations for naval ships?
To refuel and maintain naval ships
Test your knowledge of territorial departmentation with this quiz. Explore the advantages and applications of this organizational structure, particularly in large-scale industries such as banking and insurance.
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