GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who developed the functional organisation?
A
Taylor
B
Michael E. Porter
C
Charles Babbage
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The concept of Functional organization was suggested by F.W. Taylor who recommended the appointment of specialists at important positions. For example, the functional head and Marketing Director directs the subordinates throughout the organization in his particular area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Functional Organisation System of working was introduced by F. W. Taylor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Taylor introduced a system of working known as a functional organisation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Functional organisation is the developed form of F.W. Taylor’s Functional Foremanship. Both, Taylor’s view and functional organisation are based on the principle of specialisation.

Detailed explanation-5: -A functional organization is a vertical hierarchy. The company is divided into different functional departments with employees who specialize in specific tasks. Functional departments usually operate in silos because each group has its own independent vertical management structure.

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