Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Departmentalization by Function

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of departmentalization by function?

A) Supervision is very difficult because workers are involved in different types of activities.
B) This method tends to emphasize the department rather than the organization as a whole.
C) It causes duplication of the same specialized activities throughout the organization.
D) This method requires an extremely large administrative staff.
E) Coordination is very complex because of the way job duties are distributed.