All of the following are disadvantages of functional departmentalization EXCEPT that:
A) it can yield very clear task requirements, consistent with an individual's training.
B) it can make it hard for employees to get a sense of the big picture.
C) it can limit communication across functional areas.
D) it can limit knowledge sharing across functional areas.
E) it can lead to myopic decision-making.

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Functional departmentalization allows for clear task requirements that align with an individual's training, which is an advantage, not a disadvantage. The other options list common disadvantages of functional departmentalization.

All of the Following Are Disadvantages of Functional Departmentalization EXCEPT