Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I (Type of organisation/ structure) | LIST-II (Advantages) | ||
| A. | Divisional Structure | I. | It establishes independent channels of communication |
| B. | Formal organization | II. | It makes training of employees easier |
| C. | Informal organization | III. | It promotes flexibility and initiative |
| D. | Functional structure | IV. | It is designed by the top management |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(A) Divisional Structure — this matches (III) It promotes flexibility and initiative. Each division works as a separate unit with its own head. It can decide quickly, which gives it flexibility, and its head is free to try new ideas.
(B) Formal organization — this matches (IV) It is designed by the top management. The formal organisation is the structure of posts and authority that top management deliberately creates.
(C) Informal organization — this matches (I) It establishes independent channels of communication. People in an informal group talk to each other freely, outside the official lines of communication. So news spreads faster.
(D) Functional structure — this matches (II) It makes training of employees easier. Each department does one kind of work, so its staff need to be trained in only a limited range of skills.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Functional structure … (e) It makes training of employees easier as the focus is only on a limited range of skills.” “Divisional Structure … (c) It promotes flexibility and initiative because each division functions as an autonomous unit which leads to faster decision making.” “Formal Organisation … (d) It is deliberately designed by the top management to facilitate the smooth functioning of the organisation.” “Informal Organisation … (c) Independent channels of communication without specified direction of flow of information are developed by group members.” |