Which of the following best describes a simple structure?
A) Work is divided into subunits on the basis of such functions as manufacturing and marketing.
B) Most appropriate for large corporations with many product lines in several related industries, with employees acting as functional specialists attempting to gain synergy among divisional activities.
C) Most appropriate for small, entrepreneur-dominated company with one or two product lines that operates in a small niche market, with employees acting as jack-of-all trades.
D) Employees having two or more superiors, a project manager and a functional manager.
E) Most appropriate for large corporations with many product lines in several unrelated industries, with employees acting as functional specialists but with no attempt at gaining synergy among the divisions.

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A simple structure is most appropriate for small, entrepreneur-dominated companies with limited product lines, where employees perform multiple roles.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Simple Structure