What two things does each of the two types of hybrid structures that are common today combine?
A) product and matrix structures; product and horizontal structures
B) functional and divisional structures; functional and horizontal structures
C) marketing and sales; marketing and logistics
D) horizontal and teams; vertical and authority

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The two types of hybrid structures that are common today are functional and divisional structures, and functional and horizontal structures. Functional and divisional structures combine the functional expertise of the organization with the product/brand-based focus of a division. Functional and horizontal structures combine the functional expertise of the organization with the cross-functional collaboration of a team-based structure oriented around a specific project or goal. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as it combines product and matrix structures, which are not the two common hybrid structures. Option C and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the two types of hybrid structures that are common today.

What Two Things Does Each of the Two Types of Hybrid