Departmentalization vs. Departmentation — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Departmentalization and Departmentation
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Definitions
Departmentalization➦
Departmentalization (or departmentalisation) refers to the process of grouping activities into departments. Division of labour creates specialists who need coordination.
Departmentation➦
The process of classifying an organization on the basis of departments or similar activities, to facilitate planning and control.
Departmentalization➦
To organize into departments.
Departmentalization➦
The organization of something into departments according to function, geographic location etc.