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प्रश्न
State it's any two advantages of the functional structure
Explain the advantages of Functional Structure.
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उत्तर १
Advantages of functional structure:
i. Efficiency and Specialisation: Under a functional structure, each department can specialise in their respective functions as the activities of a similar nature are grouped together in departments.
ii. Promotes Coordination: Functional structure promotes control and coordination within the departments as similar tasks are being performed within a department.
उत्तर २
The advantages of functional structure are as follows:
- Occupational specialisation: Employees in a functional structure carry out designated duties within a department. This kind of specialisation aids in performance improvement and efficiency promotion.
- Minimum duplication: Duplication of work is avoided leading to reduction in costs.
- Internal control: Due to similarity of tasks, control and coordination within a department become easier.
- Easier training: Training of employees becomes easier because every employee requires limited skills.
- Due attention: Functional structure ensures that different functions get due attention.
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