Departmentalization does all of the following, EXCEPT
A)Departmentalization creates common measures of performance among employees in the unit.
B)Departmentalization discourages coordination through informal communication.
C)Departmentalization establishes interdependencies among employees and subunits.
D)Departmentalization establishes a system of common supervision.
E)Departmentalization typically determines which positions and units must share resources.

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Departmentalization is meant to establish clear lines of communication and interdependencies among employees and subunits, as well as a system of common supervision. It is not intended to discourage coordination through informal communication. In fact, effective departmentalization should enhance coordination and collaboration among employees and subunits within an organization.

Departmentalization Does All of the Following, EXCEPT