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What distinguishes a Functional Organisation structure?

AGrouping people based on product lines

BGrouping people based on specialized functions like finance or HR

CAuthority flowing in mixed lines

DTemporary project-focused teams

Answer:

B. Grouping people based on specialized functions like finance or HR

Read Explanation:

  • Functional Organisations group employees into departments based on functional expertise, supporting specialization but sometimes reducing coordination between functions


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  2. She emphasized “power with” rather than “power over” for collaborative leadership.

  3. She focused on rigid hierarchical structures to ensure organizational efficiency.

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