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प्रश्न
What is meant by the divisional structure of an organisation?
Give the meaning of 'divisional structure' of organising
Give the meaning of 'Divisional Structure of an organisation' with the help of a diagram
Explain the concept of 'Divisional Structure'.
What is meant by divisional organisation?
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उत्तर १
Divisional structure refers to an organisational structure wherein various diversified business activities of an organisation are grouped in different divisions. Each division is headed by a divisional manager who is responsible for the performance of that division. Further, under each division, multiple functions are performed such as production, sales and marketing. In other words, under each division, there is a functional structure.
This can be depicted with the help of an example. Suppose an organisation deals in the manufacturing of four products, namely footwear, garments, jewellery and leather accessories. Accordingly, there are four divisions, each of which reports to the Managing Director. Further, under each division, there are four departments—production, sales, marketing and advertising.
उत्तर २
Divisional structure refers to an organisational structure wherein various diversified business activities of an organisation are grouped in different divisions. Each division is headed by a divisional manager who is responsible for the performance of that division. Further, under each division, multiple functions are performed such as production, sales and marketing. In other words, under each division, there is a functional structure.
The following diagram depicts the divisional structure of the organisation.

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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the organizational structure which helps in increasing managerial and operational efficiency.
Differentiate between formal and informal organisation on the basis of origin.
What is meant by 'functional structure' of an organisation?
Differentiate between formal and informal organization on the basis of the following:
Flow of communication
The differential between 'Functional and 'Divisional' structure of organising on the basis of the
following:
Formation
A company X limited manufacturing cosmetics, which has enjoyed a pre-eminent position in business, has grown in size. Its business was very good till 1991. But after that, new liberalised environment has seen entry of many MNC’s in the sector. With the result the market share of X limited has declined. The company had followed a very centralized business model with Directors and divisional heads making even minor decisions. Before 1991 this business model had served the company very well as consumers had no choice. But now the company is under pressure to reform. What organisation structure changes should the company bring about in order to retain its market share? How will the changes suggested by you help the firm? Keep in mind that the sector in which the company is FMCG.
Span of management refers to ____________.
Grouping of activities on the basis of functions is a part of ____________.
It refers to the number of subordinates that can be effectively managed by a superior:
Rishabh has joined as a Creative Head in an entertainment company. He always ensures that the work has been divided into small and manageable activities and also the activities of similar nature are grouped together. Identify the related step in organising process being mentioned in the above lines.
'Saarthi', the name has been associated with the manufacturing and sale of Fashion products since 1960, when Kapil Saarthi opened his first retail fashion clothing outlet in Ahmedabad. Sarthi Cosmetics was incorporated in India in 1940, and became a member of the S & M family of companies in 1959. Sarthi Perfumes began operations in Gujarat in an existing administrative S&M facility in 1985. An important difference between S&M and most other companies is that instead of operating as one large corporation it operates as 180 smaller companies each focused on a specific product and area, implying selective dispersal of authority, recognising the decision makers need four autonomy, as decision making authority is pushed down the chain of command. It enables the company to maintain short lines of communication with customers and employees, and accelerate the development of talent.
As “The decision making authority is pushed down the chain of command” at S&M enterprises, it provides the benefit of quick decision making to the organisation because ______.
______ is suitable for multi-product companies focusing on 'differentiated products'.
Yummy Foods Ltd. has its registered office in Lucknow, manufacturing unit in Kanpur and marketing department in Chandigarh. ______ type of organisational structure should be adopted by the company to achieve its objectives.
______ is the process of dividing work into manageable activities and then grouping the activities which are similar in nature.
Read the following text and answer the questions given below:
'Pappu Sweets Makers' is a sweets making company which has turnover in crores. In order to manage the work in the organisation, the departments have been created on the basis of functions. Examine the following situations of this organisation and give answers accordingly :
Situation 1: It is expected that employees who are performing similar tasks work under the same department. So the company now has HR, Marketing and Finance departments. The division is based on specific functions.
Situation 2: There are similarities in the tasks performed within the same department.
Situation 3: The profit is increasing month by month due to the success of this structure of the organisation.
Situation 4: There has been minimum duplication of efforts as the same department is taking care of single function.
What will be the result of Situation 4?
Which statement is correct regarding division of work:
______ organisations are formed spontaneously as a result of social interaction among employees in an organisation.
