Which of the following is an advantage of geographic departmentalization?
A) It eases the achievement of coordination among managers of different departments.
B) It can reduce costs by locating unique organizational resources closer to customers.
C) It allows managers and workers to specialize in one area of expertise.
D) It lowers costs by reducing duplication.

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Geographic departmentalization allows resources to be located closer to customers, resulting in cost reduction due to reduced transportation costs and improved customer service.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Geographic Departmentalization