Выражение встречается в следующем контексте: For Kernel, as with all companies, the issue of managing business decisions and internal functional input is not a problem to be solved, but a polarity that needs to be managed. Over the longer term, Kernel needs to find a balance in their decision-making processes between the poles of business decisions and functional input.

Еще схемка дана с противопоставлением "business interests in decision-making" и "functional interests in decision-making". Суть там типа, если будут общекорпоративные интересы превалировать, то это помешает развиваться структурным единицам и наоборот, так что, говорят, господа смещайтесь все время туда-сюда, а то никакого менеджмента принятия решений у вас не получится.

• The existing structure at Kernel appears to mix and match organizational function and independent businesses. After reviewing the existing organizational chart in concert with the opinions of the Kernel senior staff, the existing structure appears to mix function and businesses. For example, several staff functions such as Human Resources, Organization Development, and Public Relations are at the same level as the Marketing and Sales Department which is responsible for business of selling bottled sunflower oil. In addition, the business-to-business functions regarding grains and cereals are included on the same chart. Overall, it appears that Kernel might consider separating the businesses and staff functions in the future. The development of such structure should not be completed until the strategic plans of Kernel are better defined