What is a weakness of a simple structure?
A: Duplication of activities and resources increases costs and reduces efficiency.
B: Functional specialists become insulated and have little understanding of what other units are doing.
C: Pursuit of functional goals can cause managers to lose sight of what’s best for the overall organization.
D: Reliance on one person is risky
A: Duplication of activities and resources increases costs and reduces efficiency.
B: Functional specialists become insulated and have little understanding of what other units are doing.
C: Pursuit of functional goals can cause managers to lose sight of what’s best for the overall organization.
D: Reliance on one person is risky
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- What are the different structures that traditional organizations can have? A: simple, functional, and corporate structures B: simple, functional, and business unit structures C: functional, strategic, and business unit structures D: simple, functional, and divisional structures
- Which of the following traditional organizational designs focuses on results by holding division managers responsible for what happens to their products and services? A: simple structure B: functional structure C: divisional structure D: matrix structure
- In which of the following traditional organizational designs does duplication of activities and resources lead to an increase in costs and reduced efficiency?
- The last paragraph implies that _________.[A] we should have high goals [C] success means taking a walk in the park[B] success means achieving great goals [D] success means trying one's best at what one really likes A: The last paragraph implies that _________. B: we should have high goals C: success means achieving great goals D: success means taking a walk in the park E: success means trying one's best at what one really likes
- What is the weakness of laser? A: It may leave patients mark in cosmetic surgery. B: It might make patients lose sight. C: It can cause blood vessels leak. D: It depends greatly on surgeon’s personal skill.