Question

Leslie is a newly graduated certified public accountant with a specialty in corporate tax. She wishes to join an organization (NOT an accounting firm) that will allow her to concentrate on corporate tax and become deeply proficient in this area. Leslie should look for a position in a firm with a __________ structure.

a. multidivisional
b. simple
c. network
d. functional

Answer 1

Answer: Functional Structure

Explanation: Leslie should look for a position in a firm with a functional structure, in order for her to gain full in-depth knowledge in her area of specialty Corporate Tax.

An organization with functional structure is one which assign it's employees to job roles which are specifically their areas of specialization.