Question 46
Business ManagementA functional organizational structure is where
- A.staff performing the same functions are grouped together
- B.departments performing similar functions are grouped together
- C.activities of similar nature are grouped together
- D.staff performing similar functions are grouped together.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (staff performing similar functions are grouped together.)
Explanation
In a functional structure staff doing similar functions (e.g. accounts, marketing) are grouped under a specialist.