Departmentation Methods in Organizations

• There is no single best form of departmentation, it will depend on the given situation and the manager's belief.
• Departmentation by Functions groups activities according to the functions of an enterprise.
• Basic designations may not appear on org charts, this is because no generally accepted terminology exists.
• Departmentation by Functions allows for a logical reflection of functions and maintains power and prestige of major functions.
• It follows principles of occupational specialization and simplifies training.
• Departmentation by Functions furnishes means of tight control at the top.
• Disadvantages of departmentation by Functions include de-emphasizing overall company objectives and overspecialization and narrowness of view points of key personnel.
• Responsibility for profit is at the top only, which can slow adaptation to change in the environment.

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