In a ________ structure the parent corporation typically acts as an external overseer to coordinate and control the various divisions and provide financial, legal, or other such support services.
A) divisional
B) simple
C) functional
D) matrix

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In a divisional structure, different divisions or business units operate as semi-autonomous firms with their own functional teams like finance, marketing, and production. The parent corporation provides support services like legal, financial, and human resources to help each division function effectively. The parent corporation typically serves as an external overseer to coordinate and control the various divisions, making sure they work towards common goals and objectives, and may also provide top-level management or strategic support to the divisions. The other structures do not fit the described characteristics.

In a ________ Structure the Parent Corporation Typically Acts as an External