Business Essentials (11th Edition)
Business Essentials (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134129969
Author: Ronald J. Ebert, Ricky W. Griffin
Publisher: PEARSON
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To describe: The basic forms of departmentalization.

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Departmentalization:

It involves the segregation of the organization into different separate departments. Each department will perform its tasks according to its specializations.

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Basic forms of departmentalization:

  • Functional departmentalization based on different functions and activities.
  • Product departmentalization according to the product or the services being offered.
  • Process departmentalization according to the kind of process that is involved.
  • Customer departmentalization based on the different customer groups.
  • Geographic departmentalization according to the geographical area where the business is operating in.

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