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Question
Identify the type of organization structure depicted in the above diagram:
Options
Divisional structure
Functional structure
Informal structure
Both Informal and Functional structure
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Solution
Divisional structure
Explanation:
Divisional organisation structure is the split of the entire company into tiny divisions or business units based on the main manufactured goods (such as metal, plastic, cosmetics, etc.).
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