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प्रश्न
A differential between 'Functional and 'Divisional' structure of organising on the basis of the following:
Cost involved
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उत्तर
| Basis | Functional Structure | Divisional Structure |
| The cost involved | Less expensive and economical because functions are not duplicated. |
Expensive and not so economical because resources are required in different departments and there is a higher rate of duplication of work |
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- Identify and state the organisational structure adopted by the company.
- State two benefits and two limitations of the identified structure highlighted in the above case.
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