Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of a function type structure
Responses
A functional structure groups employees together based on the functions of specific jobs
Cross training employees and managers can help lessen this disconnect
While managers in the various areas can develop expertise in their functional area of responsibility, they can lose sight of how the parts fit into the business
None of the above
The disadvantage of a functional structure would be "While managers in the various areas can develop expertise in their functional area of responsibility, they can lose sight of how the parts fit into the business".
The disadvantage of a functional structure is that while managers in the various areas can develop expertise in their functional area of responsibility, they can lose sight of how the parts fit into the business.
The correct answer is "While managers in the various areas can develop expertise in their functional area of responsibility, they can lose sight of how the parts fit into the business." This response describes a disadvantage of a function type structure.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand what a function type structure is. A functional structure groups employees together based on the functions of specific jobs. This means that employees with similar job functions are grouped together under the supervision of a manager who oversees that particular function.
The other response mentioned, "Cross training employees and managers can help lessen this disconnect," does not describe a disadvantage. Instead, it suggests a solution to address the potential disadvantage mentioned in the other response.
Therefore, the first mentioned response is the correct answer as it identifies a potential drawback of a function type structure.