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What is a key advantage of a product structure?
What is a key advantage of a product structure?
- Allows division managers to become experts in their area (correct)
- Removes need for specialization in one product area
- Requires direct supervision of division by corporate managers
- Limits the use of resources by divisional management
In a geographic structure, divisions are typically broken down by what?
In a geographic structure, divisions are typically broken down by what?
- Geographic location (correct)
- Product area
- Customer types
- Market share
What is a key feature of a market structure?
What is a key feature of a market structure?
- Groups divisions by function and product
- Allows managers to be unresponsive to customer needs
- Requires direct supervision of customers by managers
- Groups divisions according to the kinds of customers they serve (correct)
What characterizes a global geographic structure?
What characterizes a global geographic structure?
What distinguishes a matrix design structure?
What distinguishes a matrix design structure?
Why does a product structure allow functional managers to specialize in one product area?
Why does a product structure allow functional managers to specialize in one product area?
What is a characteristic of a functional structure?
What is a characteristic of a functional structure?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional structure?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional structure?
What is the key responsibility of divisional managers in a product structure?
What is the key responsibility of divisional managers in a product structure?
In a divisional structure, what does a product structure entail?
In a divisional structure, what does a product structure entail?
What does GlaxoSmithKline do to focus on particular clusters of diseases?
What does GlaxoSmithKline do to focus on particular clusters of diseases?
In which type of divisional structure are functions organized based on specific customer needs?
In which type of divisional structure are functions organized based on specific customer needs?
What is the process by which managers create a specific type of organizational structure and culture?
What is the process by which managers create a specific type of organizational structure and culture?
Which term refers to the formal system of task and reporting relationships in an organization?
Which term refers to the formal system of task and reporting relationships in an organization?
What is the process by which managers decide how to divide tasks into specific jobs?
What is the process by which managers decide how to divide tasks into specific jobs?
Which factor affects the way an organization's structure works?
Which factor affects the way an organization's structure works?
In designing organizational structure, what is the process by which managers allocate authority and coordinate functions and divisions?
In designing organizational structure, what is the process by which managers allocate authority and coordinate functions and divisions?
Which term refers to the way managers create a specific type of organizational structure for efficient operation?
Which term refers to the way managers create a specific type of organizational structure for efficient operation?
