Which Organisational structure facilitates occupational specialization?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 3- Functional Structure.
Functional Structure facilitates occupational specialization.
Functional structure- Grouping of jobs of similar nature under functional and organising these major functions as separate departments creates a functional structure. All departments report to a coordinating head. For example, in a manufacturing concern division of work into key functions will include production, purchase, marketing, accounts and personnel. These departments may be further divided into sections. 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.