Based on Figure, draw a diagram of functional segment for a manufacturer of diversified products. The general characteristics of the firm are as follows:

a. The organization produces three unrelated products: lawn and garden furniture for sale in home improvement centers and department stores; plastic packaging products for the electronics and medical supply industries: and paper products (for example. plates, cups. and napkins) for the fast food industry.

b. Although the manufacturing facilities are located within a single complex, none of the three products shares the same suppliers, customers, or physical production lines.

c. The organization’s functional activities include design, production, distribution, marketing, finance, human resources, andaccounting.

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