In a large firm, what can a functional structure foster, even though it can be counter-productive to the goals of the organization?
A) Competitiveness
B) Centralization
C) Decentralization
D) Diversity
E) Accountability

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B)In large firms, coordination across functional departments becomes more complicated. Functional structure also fosters centralization (which can be desirable but is usually counter to the goals of larger businesses)and makes accountability more difficult. As organizations grow, they tend to shed this form and move toward one of the other three structures.

In a Large Firm, What Can a Functional Structure Foster