Question

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

• A. It promotes control and coordination within a department.
• B. It makes training of employees easier, as the focus is only on a limited range of skills.
• C. It ensures that different products get due attention.
• D. It leads to occupational specialisation.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

It ensures that different products get due attention.

Answer (c) It ensures that different products get due attention.

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.