Which of the following is an advantage of a functional structure?

A) economies of scale with efficient use of resources
B) improved coordination across functional departments
C) establishment of a sense of common purpose
D) clear points of responsibility for product or service delivery
E) expertise focused on specific customers, products, and regions

Functional Structure

An organizational design that groups employees by their similar skills, resource use, and expertise.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Efficient Use

This phrase signifies the optimization of resources or processes to achieve maximum functionality or output with minimum waste or effort.