Black Gold (Scenario)
Jamal Oil Corporation (JOC) began as a relatively small oil company. However, through the years it has grown to become an international corporation.
-A sharp rise in oil prices helped JOC expand. Jamal concluded that it was impractical and inefficient for all decisions to continue flowing through his office. He granted his key subordinates the authority and responsibility to manage others within their areas of specialty. This organizational structure is best described as__________ a structure.
A) matrix
B) divisional
C) simple functional
D) functional

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jamal Oil Corporation's decision to grant key subordinates the authority and responsibility to manage others within their areas of specialty describes a functional organizational structure. This structure groups employees based on their job functions, allowing for specialized management within specific areas.

Black Gold (Scenario) Jamal Oil Corporation (JOC) Began as a Relatively Small Oil