A machine shop has arranged all of the drill presses in one area, all the lathes in another, all the surface grinders in still another, etc. Because of the differences in equipment and operator skills, the machine shop has chosen departmentalization by
A) process.
B) function.
C) customer.
D) product.
E) geography.

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Departmentalization by process is the best choice because the machines and equipment used in each department are specialized for a specific type of process, such as drilling, turning, or grinding. This allows for greater efficiency and specialization in the different areas of production.

A Machine Shop Has Arranged All of the Drill Presses