Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Organising

Question:

Divisional structure is suitable for which of the following business enterprises?

Options:

A large-sized organization requiring functional specialization.

Organisation has diversified activities where emphasis is placed on specific functions.

An organization where operations require a high degree of specialization.

Organization producing a large variety of products using different productive resources.

Correct Answer:

Organization producing a large variety of products using different productive resources.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Organization producing a large variety of products using different productive resources.

  • Divisional structure groups activities on the basis of products, services, or geographical areas.

  • It is most suitable for large organizations with diversified activities where each division works as a self-contained unit, focusing on a particular product line or market.

  • For example, a company producing soaps, textiles, and cement may have separate divisions for each.

  • The other options describe situations better suited for a functional structure (where emphasis is on specialization in marketing, production, finance, etc.).