Sue works in a company with four major departments, marketing, accounting, production, and human resources management. Employees are hired to work in their respective departments based on their skills and expertise. There is no possibility of cross-training or cross-functional teamwork. You would probably describe this company as having ___ structure.

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The company is described as having a functional structure because it is organized according to the functions or departments (marketing, accounting, production, and human resources management), and employees work within their respective areas of expertise without cross-training or cross-functional teamwork.

Sue Works in a Company with Four Major Departments, Marketing