Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace, Inc. This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a:
A) functional structure.
B) divisional structure.
C) wide span of control.
D) high degree of centralization.
E) matrix structure.

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A divisional structure is one where the organization is divided into self-contained units, each with its own functional departments. In this case, Tara's Terrace, Inc. has seven research and development departments, suggesting that it has a divisional structure. A functional structure would have all the research and development departments in one functional unit, and a matrix structure involves a combination of functional and divisional structures. The wide span of control and high degree of centralization are unrelated to the structure of the organization.

Stephanie Works in One of Seven Research and Development Departments