An organization such as ConAgra that has dozens of different divisions with similar products will probably have the greatest success with which form of organization structure?
A) functional structure
B) matrix structure
C) strategic business unit structure
D) holding company structure

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Highly diversified corporations such as ConAgra, a 13 billion dollar food producer, may consist of dozens of different divisions. If ConAgra were to use a purely divisional structure, it would be nearly impossible for the corporate office to plan and coordinate activities because the span of control would be too large. To attain synergies, ConAgra has put its diverse businesses into three primary SBUs:food service (restaurants), retail (grocery stores), and agricultural products.

An Organization Such as ConAgra That Has Dozens of Different