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प्रश्न

Define organization as a structure.

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उत्तर

Organisational structure refers to the framework within which managerial and operating tasks are performed. It specifies the relationship between people, work and resources.

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  1. Identify and state the organisational structure adopted by the company.
  2. State two benefits and two limitations of the identified structure highlighted in the above case.

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