PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 50 of 70
An international shipping firm operates three large divisions: 'North America Logistics', 'European Logistics', and 'Asian Logistics'. Each has its own dedicated VP. This is an example of:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Geographic divisional structure
Explanation
When an organization divides its operations based on different physical regions or territories, it is using a geographic divisional structure.
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