A conglomerate organization chart may start with industry divisions. B

QUESTION

A conglomerate organization chart may start with industry divisions. But because so many companies and industries may make up a conglomerate, what is most likely to be the overall structure of the entire organization?

A) functional structure
B) divisional structure: geographic regions
C) divisional structure: product divisions
D) hybrid structure
E) industry structure

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) In a hybrid structure an organization uses functional and divisional structures in different parts of the same organization. Most modern companies employ a hybrid structure that combines elements of each.