Question
The following is not a disadvantage of geographical departmentalisation:
Option A
Each employee reports to more than one superior
Option B
It is difficult to coordinate departments
Option C
The coordination of goals can be difficult
Option D
All the above are disadvantages of geographical departmentalisation
Option A
Each employee reports to more than one superior
Option B
It is difficult to coordinate departments
Option C
The coordination of goals can be difficult
Option D
All the above are disadvantages of geographical departmentalisation
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The option that is **not** a disadvantage of geographical departmentalisation is:
**Option A: Each employee reports to more than one superior.**
This statement is typically associated with matrix structures rather than geographical departmentalisation, where employees usually report to a single geographical manager. The other options (B and C) are genuine disadvantages related to geographical departmentalisation, as coordination across different geographical locations can indeed be more challenging.
**Option A: Each employee reports to more than one superior.**
This statement is typically associated with matrix structures rather than geographical departmentalisation, where employees usually report to a single geographical manager. The other options (B and C) are genuine disadvantages related to geographical departmentalisation, as coordination across different geographical locations can indeed be more challenging.