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The possible disadvantages of the product design 



1.	The multidivisional design is most closely related to the ____ design.
a.	network
b.	place
c.	product
d.	functional


	

	2.	The advantage of the multidivisional design is:
a.	integrating mechanisms can be used to deal with technological complexity
b.	a firm will have fewer managerial personnel
c.	there will be less duplication of function across divisions
d.	expertise and knowledge are focused in specific goods and services


	

	3.	The biggest advantage of the product design is:
a.	it allows managers to concentrate their expertise of their unique product lines
b.	efficient use of functional resources
c.	low overhead costs
d.	encouragement of internal competition


	

	4.	The possible disadvantages of the product design include all of the following except:
a.	specialization of managers’ expertise
b.	inefficient use of functional resources
c.	high overhead costs
d.	encouragement of internal competition


	

	5.	The ____ design attempts to maintain coordination across products, functions, and geographic areas.
a.	network
b.	place
c.	multinational
d.	virtual





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