Question

Which of the following is not a feature of functional structure?

• A. It promotes functional specialisation.
• B. Managerial development is difficult.
• C. It is easy to fix responsibility for performance.
• D. It is an economical structure to maintain.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

It is easy to fix responsibility for performance.

Answer (c) It is easy to fix responsibility for performance.

Explanation: A functional structure in organisational design is a structure used to coordinate employees, and they are grouped depending on their particular abilities and knowledge. It is a vertically structured organisation with all divisions regarding jobs, from the President to the Finance department and Sales departments, to client care, to representatives doled out to one service or product.