In the context of organizational structures, which of the following forms of departmentalization lowers costs by reducing duplication?
A) Functional departmentalization
B) Customer departmentalization
C) Geographic departmentalization
D) Product departmentalization

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Functional departmentalization groups jobs by functions, such as marketing, finance, and production. This form of departmentalization can lead to lower costs by reducing duplication because each function is consolidated into a single department, reducing the need for multiple departments performing the same functions.

In the Context of Organizational Structures, Which of the Following