Question

difference between divisional structure and functional structure. plz fast. no wrong ans acceptable for marks. plz it's urgent

Answer 1

☆Divisional Structural: The type of organizational structure that groups each organizational function into a division. 

☆Functional Structural: The organisation groups employees according to a specialized or similar set of roles or tasks.

Answer 2

BASIS FOR COMPARISONFUNCTIONAL STRUCTUREDIVISIONAL STRUCTUREMeaningFunctional Structure is one in which the reporting relationships of the organization are bifurcated according to their functional area.An organizational structure wherein the organizational functions are classified into divisions as per product or service lines , market, is called Divisional Structure.BasisFunctional areasSpecialized divisionsResponsibilityDifficult to fix responsibility on a particular department.Easy to fix responsibility for performance.Autonomy of decisionsManagers do not have autonomy of decisions.Managers have autonomy of decisions.CostEconomical, as the functions are not repeated.Expensive as it involves repeatation of resources.Appropriate forSmall and simple organizations.Large and dynamic organizations