An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a:
A)Market structure
B)Product structure
C)Geographic structure
D)Functional structure
E)Divisional structure

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A functional structure is composed of all the departments required to produce goods or services including marketing, finance, human resources, and operations. This structure is organized based on the function performed by each department and is common in large organizations with diverse operations. Market structure focuses on serving a specific demographic or customer base, product structure is organized around specific products or product lines, geographic structure organizes departments based on their physical location, and divisional structure is a hybrid of functional and product structures.

An Organizational Structure Composed of All the Departments That an Organization