Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Organising

Question:

Which of the following is true in the context of organising function of management?

Options:

Functional structure is based on product lines

Divisional structure is based on functions

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct Answer:

None of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- None of the above.

Both statement is false. Functional structure is based on functions and divisional structure is based on division.

Comparative view: Functional and Divisional Structure

S No

Basis

Functional Structure

Divisional Structure

1

Formation

Formation is based on functions

Formation is based on product lines and is supported by functions.

2

Specialisation

Functional specialisation

Product specialisation

3

Responsibility

Difficult to fix on a department

Easy to fix responsiblity for performance

4

Managerial Development

Difficult, as each functional manager has to report to the top management

Easier, autonomy as well as the chance to perform multiple functions helps in managerial development

5

Cost

Functions are not duplicated hence economical

Duplication of resources in various departments, hence costly

6

Coordination

Difficult for a multi-product company

Easy, because all functions related to a particular product are integrated in one department