Organizational Structure 1
If you are looking at the organization chart, you see more hierarchical levels and managers with relatively narrow spans of control, it is called a_______
Tall structure
Which structure often experiences duplication of work and coordination challenges across groups?
Divisional
A structure that brings together people and jobs performed in the same location.
geographical
is the number of persons directly reporting to a manager.
span of control
When managers meet to discuss ____, topics include task assignment, reporting relationships, & coordination across departments.
Organization structure
_______structure groups together people with similar skills who perform similar tasks.
Functional
An organization that values innovation & flexibility should have an ____ structure.
Organic
Which term means grouping positions into departments?
Departmentalization
Employees make better use of their skills, disperse decision-making across different departments, and enjoy growth opportunities in a ____ organization.
Decentralized
lack of communication and coordination across functions is called_____
functional chimneys
groups together people and jobs that serve the same customers or clients.
customer structure
____________is the structure that is officially put in place by the organization
formal
_________representation of the arrangement of work positions within a team or organization.
Organizational Chart
A kind of structure that groups together people and jobs working on a single product or service.
product
combines functional and divisional approaches to emphasize projects or program teams.
matrix
______________distribution of tasks among individuals and groups.
division of labor
You want employees assigned to engineering projects and also supervised by someone knowledgeable in their core or functional field. What structure best fits such a need?
Matrix
As organizations become more organic, decision-making becomes more ____.
Decentralized
in this structure, an employee reports to two managers
matrix
________gives people freedom to do their jobs as they think best
empowerment