Question

The major advantages of the __________ pattern are its flexibility in meeting external demands, spotting external changes, integrating specialized individuals deep within the organization, and focusing on the delivery of specific products to specific customers.

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. network
e. hierarchical

Answer 1

Answer: divisional pattern

Explanation: In simple words, divisional structure refers to the organisational structure in which the organisation divides its operations on the basis of geographical regions or different products manufactured.

Such kind of structure is generally used by large organisation who are operating their business at a very high level, that is, organisations operating globally.

These kinds of structure enables an organisation to be flexible in their activities as the divisions are made in such a way that change in one part would not affect the other.