A divisional structure allows for: Select one: a. increased innovation and flexibility b. the best utilization of scarce talent by sharing them organization wide. c. focus and accountability d. increased efficiency

Select one:

a. increased innovation and flexibility

b. the best utilization of scarce talent by sharing them organization wide.

c. focus and accountability

d. increased efficiency

Answer

c. focus and accountability

Explanation

A divisional organizational structure organizes activities of a business around a market, product or service groups with each division having its own set of functions. Organizations using this structure incur high total costs but is considered essential for organizations operating in many regions or markets. Advantage of divisional organization structure is accountability. It is easier to assign responsibility for results and actions because a division is run by its own management and prioritizes the objectives of the division.

why people are resistant to change?

Answer

Organizational change refers to the process by which an organization changes the structure, strategies, operational methods or organizational culture. Organizational change is not a simple process, and comes with many challenges both at the beginning and along the process. Among the reasons people are resistant to change include:

1. Loss of status or job security in the organization which is common when an employee thinks that the change will result in their role being eliminated.
2. Poorly aligned reward systems: Stakeholders will be resistant to change when they do not see any rewards because without a reward, there is barely a motivation for the team to change over the long term. To effectively implement change, the organization has to be altered in a manner that allows the change.
3. Fear of the unknown: The team members will be more fearful of the change if they are not sure of what the change is all about. The less they know of the change, the more fearful they will become.
4. Fear of failure: Adopting a new strategy that is entirely unknown to the team members may cause fear of failure. Team members are usually comfortable with what they know, and resistant to what seems new and whose probability of failure to them is high