All of the following are disadvantages of functional departmentation EXCEPT:
A) it yields very clear task requirements, consistent with an individual's training.
B) individuals may look up the organizational hierarchy for direction and reinforcement rather than focus attention on products, services, or clients.
C) communication across technical areas is complex and difficult.
D) it may reinforce the narrow training of individuals.
E) top management may be overloaded with too much attention being paid to cross-functional problems.

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The statement "it yields very clear task requirements, consistent with an individual's training" highlights one advantage of functional departmentation.

All of the Following Are Disadvantages of Functional Departmentation EXCEPT