Organizational Structure
Elements of Organization Structure
Traditional Organizational Structures
Contemporary Organizational Structures
Primary Factors in Determining Structural Type
100

No matter how big or small a company is, do you think they need a organizational chart? 

Yes! Every company must have an organizational chart. They represent every person in the company and is a visual document that communicates how the company is organized. 

100

This element refers to the number of employees who directly report to a manager

What is the span of control?

100

This organizational structure is common in small businesses, where decision-making is centralized under a single person.

What is a simple structure?

100

Instead of regular job descriptions, this structure organizes work into flexible, self-managed units called “circles”

What is a holacratic organizational structure?

100

What two types of business environment models are adhered to by organizations? 

Mechanistic and Organic 

200

What is the main purpose of an organizational structure? 

The purpose is a system that coordinates the people, tasks, and activities necessary to carry out a particular purpose.

200

This organizational structure allows middle- and lower-level managers to make decisions rather than leaving all decisions to top management

What is Decentralization?

200

This organizational structure groups employees by product, service, geographic region, or customer.

What is a divisional structure?

200

Because this structure requires reporting to two different managers, employees can easily become overwhelmed by conflicting requests.

What is a matrix organizational structure?

200

What does Financial Condition influence?

Company Size and Structure