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The Differential Between 'Functional and 'Divisional' Structure of Organising on the Basis of the Following: Meaning

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

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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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