Departmentalized

/dɪˈpɑrtmɛntəlaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

American spelling: organized into or characterized by having separate departments or divisions.

Etymology

Past participle of departmentalize (American spelling). Describes the state or condition of being divided departmentally.

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A departmentalized institution feels modern and professional—but Silicon Valley tech companies deliberately avoid departmentalization because they discovered that breaking down silos is where real innovation happens.

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