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) functional
B) divisional
C) simple functional
D) matrix

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jamal Oil Corporation's organizational structure is best described as a functional structure because it is organized by functions, such as marketing, finance, and operations.

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