M: Organizational Behavior 2nd Edition by Steven McShane, Mary Von Glinow

Exercise 40

Compared with divisionalized structures, functional structures are known to:
A) create better economies of scale.
B) be more responsive to local markets or clients.
C) encourage employees to focus on the organization's superordinate goals.
D) reduce conflict and coordination problems across work units.
E) be more responsive to clients and reduce conflict across work units.