Which of the following is an advantage of divisional structure?

A) Leads to product 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, D & E

The correct answer is option 3- A, D & E

The divisional structure offers many benefits. Prominent among these are as follows:

(a) Product specialisation helps in the development of varied skills in a divisional head and this prepares him for higher positions. This is because he gains experience in all functions related to a particular product.

(b) Divisional heads are accountable for profits, as revenues and costs related to different departments can be easily identified and assigned to them. This provides a proper basis for performance measurement. It also helps in fixation of responsibility in cases of poor performance of the division and appropriate remedial action can be taken.

(c) It promotes flexibility and initiative because each division functions as an autonomous unit which leads to faster decision making.

(d) It facilitates expansion and growth as new divisions can be added without interrupting the existing operations by merely adding another divisional head and staff for the new product line.