Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of a functional structure?

I. Permits growth and diversity of products and services.

II. Power and prestige.

III. Clarity about career paths.

IV. Furnishes measurable training ground for general managers.

(a) Only (I) above ; (b) Both (I) and (IV) above ; (c) Both (II) and (III) above ;

(d) (I), (II) and (III) above

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(c) Both (II) and (III) above ; 

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