Question

One disadvantage of a functional structure is that differences in functional orientation may impede organization coordination and communication. T/F

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is True.

Explanation: Functional Structure is a structure where the organization groups employees according to a specialized or similar set of roles or tasks. This structure often does impede coordination and communication because of the competition between members of the group. A common characteristic of this type of group is that the members become territorial and often do not want to cooperate with other groups.