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colton

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In which of the following traditional organizational designs does duplication of activities and resources lead to an increase in costs and reduced efficiency?
 
  A) divisional structure
  B) team structure
  C) matrix structure
  D) project structure

Question 2

Which of the following is a weakness of the simple structure?
 
  A) Duplication of activities and resources increases costs and reduces efficiency.
  B) Specialists become insulated and have little understanding of what other units are doing.
  C) Pursuit of functional goals causes managers to lose sight of what is best for the overall organization.
  D) It relies too much on one person which is very risky.



srodz

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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