Which of the following is an advantage of functional structure?

A) Leads to occupational specialisation
B) Promotes control and coordination within a department
C) Helps in increasing managerial and operational efficiency
D) Promotes flexibility and initiative because each division functions as an autonomous unit
E) Facilitates expansion and growth as new divisions can be added
F) Makes training of employees easier

Choose the correct option from below.

A, B, C & F

The correct answer is option 2- A, B, C & F.

D & E are advantage of divisional structure.

The functional structure has many advantages to offer. Some of them are as follows:

(a) A functional structure leads to occupational specialisation since emphasis is placed on specific functions. This promotes efficiency in utilisation of manpower as employees perform similar tasks within a department and are able to improve performance.

(b) It promotes control and coordination within a department because of similarity in the tasks being performed.

(c) It helps in increasing managerial and operational efficiency and this results in increased profit.

(d) It leads to minimal duplication of effort which results in economies of scale and this lowers cost.

(e) It makes training of employees easier as the focus is only on a limited range of skills.

(f) It ensures that different functions get due attention.