When a manager arranges jobs into groups based on similar activities, the manager is using
Correct answer: C. Departmentalisation by function
- A. Departmentalisation by customer
- B. Departmentalisation by territory
- C. Departmentalisation by function
- D. Departmentalisation by product
Explanation
Functional departmentalisation groups jobs such as marketing, finance and production according to the work performed. Product, territory and customer departmentalisation use different bases for grouping activities.
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