In designing the organizational structure, management knows two concerns, __________ and __________, run counter to each other.
A) finding the most effective way to departmentalize; coordinating activities
B) earning profits; paying taxes
C) hiring employees; reducing labor costs
D) sales growth; research and design expenditures
E) none of the above.

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In designing the organizational structure, management must balance finding the most effective way to departmentalize (which can lead to specialization and efficiency) with coordinating activities (which can prevent silos and ensure collaboration). These two concerns can sometimes run counter to each other, as a structure that facilitates one may hinder the other.

In Designing the Organizational Structure, Management Knows Two Concerns, __________