Setting up an organization according to functional structure is quite

QUESTION

Setting up an organization according to functional structure is quite popular. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of functional departmentalization?

A) Workers are grouped by specialization.
B) There are cost savings and efficiency improvements.
C) Employees in a department tend to think alike.
D) Specialists can easily coordinate within the department.
E) Management can easily direct department activities.

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) When employees in a department tend to think alike because they all do similar jobs, finding new ways to approach problems may be difficult.