Question

One of the disadvantages of divisional structure design is that they divide_____________, _______________, and knowledge. They insulate divisional managers from other divisional managers thus inhibiting their ability to coordinate activities, share resources, and learn from each other.

a. people, resources
b. people, buildings
c. assets, structures
d. land, buildings

Answer 1

Answer: People, Resources

Explanation:

Completing the blanks in the question:

One of the disadvantage of divisional structure design is that they divide people, resources, and knowledge.

This phrase is true because in a divisional structure design, an organization is divided into various sub-units that functions almost independently of other sub-units in the organization.

Personnel and other resources are divided, thereby making it difficult for the various sub-units to share resources among themselves.