Shakil works for a national grocery chain that is divided into well-demarcated groups such as the Northeastern Division,the Northwestern Division,the Southeastern Division,and the Southwestern Division.These groups have been set up in keeping with large groups of customers located in their respective locations.In the context of departmentalization,this company is most likely using a(n):
A) geographic structure.
B) customer structure.
C) product structure.
D) organic structure.

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The company is grouping its divisions based on the geographic locations of their customers, which is a characteristic of a geographic structure. Customer structure would involve grouping by specific customer types, product structure would involve grouping by the type of product or service offered, and organic structure refers to a flexible and decentralized organizational structure, which is not necessarily related to this situation.

Shakil Works for a National Grocery Chain That Is Divided