As a consequence of the Industrial Revolution and its emphasis on specialization,institutions providing higher education developed strict sections of the organization that contained specialized functions. This organizational structure was perceived as a way to enhance the accumulation and dissemination of knowledge. Which organizational structure is this?
A)re-engineering
B)functionalization
C)departmentalization
D)functional empowerment

Question

As a consequence of the Industrial Revolution and its emphasis on specialization,institutions providing higher education developed strict sections of the organization that contained specialized functions. This organizational structure was perceived as a way to enhance the accumulation and dissemination of knowledge. Which organizational structure is this?
A)re-engineering  
B)functionalization  
C)departmentalization  
D)functional empowerment

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure described in the passage is departmentalization, where an organization is divided into sections or departments based on specialized functions.

As a Consequence of the Industrial Revolution and Its Emphasis