JAMB Commerce 2003 Question 22

Question 22

Business Management

A functional structure is an organizational structure in which

  1. A.abstract rules are applied
  2. B.equity prevails
  3. C.a specialist enforces his directives
  4. D.there is no hierarchy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (a specialist enforces his directives)

Explanation

In a functional structure each specialist (e.g. accounts, marketing) gives directives in his own area of expertise.