Business Studies

Organising

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Which of the following is not an advantage of the functional structure of organization?

It promotes control and coordination within a department because of similarity in the tasks being performed.

It leads to minimal duplication of effort which results in economies of scale and reduction in cost.

It promotes flexibility and initiative because each division functions as an autonomous unit which leads to faster decision making.

It makes training of employees easier as the focus is only on a limited range of skills.

✅ Correct Option: 3

Flexibility and initiative arising from autonomous divisions and faster decision making are advantages of the divisional structure, not the functional structure. Control within departments, minimal duplication leading to economies of scale, and easier training are advantages of the functional structure.

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Why is delegation important?

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In an organization, the major departments are toys, telecommunications, fabrics and automobiles. The type of organizational structure adopted here is:

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Interaction among people at work give rise to this type of organisation.

Identify the type of organisation highlighted in the above statement.

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Identify the correct steps involved in the process of organizing.

(A) Allotment of Duties

(B) Establishing authority and reporting relationship

(C) Departmentalization

(D) Identification and Grouping of work

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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