American spelling: to organize into separate departments; to divide an organization into distinct functional sections.
From department + -al + -ize (American spelling suffix meaning to make or cause). Standard English verb formation.
Once an organization decides to departmentalize, the structure almost takes on a life of its own—departments fight for budget, build separate cultures, and become resistant to change, making this seemingly neutral administrative choice deeply political.
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