Functional structures foster professional identity and permit greater specialization than most other forms of departmentalization.

Functional Structures

An organizational design where departments are divided based on specific functions or roles, such as marketing, finance, and operations.

Professional Identity

The self-concept based on attributes, beliefs, values, motives, and experiences as they relate to one's profession or career.

Departmentalization

The process of dividing an organization into different departments, which perform specific tasks or functions.