A consumer products firm with a functional structure is expanding from a single product line into several diverse product groups, with most sales within one country.Which of the following should it eventually adopt to manage the new conditions most effectively?
A)Geographic divisional structure
B)Client divisional structure
C)Matrix structure
D)Product divisional structure
E)Simple structure

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The firm should eventually adopt a divisional product structure to manage the new conditions most effectively.The divisional structure groups employees around geographic areas, outputs (products or services), or clients.The product/service divisional structure organizes employees around distinct outputs.

A Consumer Products Firm with a Functional Structure Is Expanding