A general manager of a manufacturing firm wishes to increase efficiency by reducing duplication throughout the organization. Which form of departmentalization should he adopt?
A)functional
B)matrix
C)product
D)geographic

Question

A general manager of a manufacturing firm wishes to increase efficiency by reducing duplication throughout the organization. Which form of departmentalization should he adopt?
A)functional  
B)matrix  
C)product  
D)geographic

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Functional departmentalization groups employees based on their function or expertise, such as marketing, finance, or human resources. This allows for specialization and skill development within departments, reducing duplication of effort and increasing efficiency.

A General Manager of a Manufacturing Firm Wishes to Increase