Business Studies

Organising

Easy

Which organizational structure consists of separate business units?

Divisional Structure

Functional Structure

Vertical Structure

Informal Structure

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> Organizes company into semi-autonomous divisions, each operating as separate business units with own resources and functions.

Option 2 -> Groups employees by specialized functions (marketing, finance, HR, etc.) rather than separate business units.

Option 3 -> Emphasizes hierarchical chain of command and levels of authority, not separate business units.

Option 4 -> Refers to unofficial relationships and communication networks, not a formal structure with business units.

Hence, Option 1: Divisional Structure -> This structure divides the organization into separate, self-contained business units or divisions based on products, services, geographic regions, or customer segments. Each division operates semi-independently with its own functional departments and resources, making it the structure that specifically consists of separate business units -> correct

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Which type of organizational structure is the most suitable for an organization which is large, has diversified activities and manufacturing one product?

2025: 27 May Shift 2

Arrange the steps of organising process in correct sequence.

(A) Departmentalisation

(B) Assignment of duties

(D) Identification and division of work

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

"Organising is the process of defining and grouping the activities of the enterprise and establishing authority relationships among them." This definition of Organising has been given by:

2025: 22 May Shift 2

"Each subsidiary brings in about $300 million in annual earnings and is self-sufficient with their own accounting books, personnel and administrative functions". Identify the step from the options given below, that is highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

2026: 21 May Shift 2

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2026: 23 May Shift 1

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Which organizational structure consists of separate business units?

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