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प्रश्न
The differential between 'Functional and 'Divisional' structure of organising on the basis of the following:
Meaning
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उत्तर
| Basis | Functional Structure | Divisional Structure |
| Meaning | Activities of a similar nature are grouped together in departments and all departments in turn report to a head. |
An organisational structure wherein various diversified business activities of an organisation are grouped in different divisions. |
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| Column I | Column II | ||
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