Porter (1985) is concerned about activities compared with functions (departments). Appreciation of this concern is very important. Which of the following are correct reflections of Porter's theory in this area? Question 10Select one: A. Procurement crosses the boundaries of functional departments. In order to maximise organisational value, organisations should consider focus on managing procurement at the departmental level. B. Departments reflect the formal structure of an organisation, the organisation of labour and hierarchical reporting relationships. Functions, in contrast, are simply the work that is undertakenthe things that people do. C. An 'activity-based' managerial approach can be called a horizontal management structure. The alternative hierarchical approach to management can be called a vertical management structure. D. The outsourcing of activities means they are less important as the these activities no longer take place within the organisation . Jump to