A multidivisional structure consists of:
A) a centralized structure combining corporate overhead with support functions.
B) a decentralized structure consisting of a set of operating divisions organized along business,product,customer groups or geographic lines,and a central corporate headquarters that allocates resources,provides support functions,and monitors divisional activities.
C) a decentralized structure or divisional structure that monitors performance and allocates funding to those divisions wanting to grow.
D) a decentralized format of senior executives with large overhead staff to manage and control all the business lines.
E) None of these.

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A multidivisional structure is a decentralized structure with a set of operating divisions organized along business, product, customer groups or geographic lines, and a central corporate headquarters that allocates resources, provides support functions, and monitors divisional activities. This option best describes a multidivisional structure.

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