Which form of departmentalization increases the risk of duplication and underutilization of resources?

A) Divisional structure
B) Functional structure
C) Simple structure
D) Matrix structure
E) Network structure

Duplication

The act of making an exact copy of something, often used in the context of data replication or the reproduction of research results for validation.

Underutilization

The situation where resources, such as personnel, equipment, or capacity, are not being used to their full potential.

Departmentalization

Departmentalization is an organizational strategy of dividing a company or institution into specialized sectors or departments, each focused on a distinct function or area of operation.