PRC-3 · Chapter 3 · Question 20 of 70
A manufacturing firm divides its workforce into specific departments: Finance, Production, Marketing, and Human Resources. Which type of organizational structure is this?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Functional structure
Explanation
A functional structure groups employees together based on the specific business functions or specialized tasks they perform, like marketing or finance.
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