Traditional Structures
Contemporary Structures
Centralization/Decentralization
Trends
100

What type of structure organizes employees by their skills and expertise?

Functional Structure

100

What type of structure has few levels of management and encourages direct communication?

Flat structure

100

What is it called when decision-making authority is concentrated at the top?

Centralization

100

What trend is making virtual teams more popular?

Increasing use of technology

200

What structure combines functional and divisional elements?

Matrix

200

What structure relies on external relationships with suppliers or partners?

Network Structure

200

In what kind of organization do individual departments have more decision-making power?

Decentralized organization

200

What global trend is causing companies to adopt more flexible organizational structures?

Globalization

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