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A Differential Between 'Functional and 'Divisional' Structure of Organising on the Basis of the Following: Specialisation

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A differential between 'Functional and 'Divisional' structure of organising on the basis of the following:

Specialisation

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Basis Functional Structure Divisional Structure
Specialisation Brings in operational specialisation. Brings in product specialisation.
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2013-2014 (March) Foreign Set 2

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